Article 2022

Integrating Indigenous, Western and inclusive pedagogies for work-integrated learning partnerships in architecture and design disciplines

International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning
Journal · Vol. 23 · Issue 2 · pp. 259-277
Abstract

Work-integrated learning (WIL) provides an opportunity for integrating Indigenous and Western learning pedagogies and facilitate a meaningful pathway for authentic learning through developing partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders. However, research in developing WIL with Indigenous communities and appropriate learning pedagogies is limited. This paper discusses how WIL can inculcate Indigenous and non-Indigenous learning pedagogies to facilitate authentic, culturally enhanced learning. The proposed theoretical framework was constructed using the concepts relating to ‘8 Ways of Knowing Indigenous Learning’ framework, Studio Based Learning, Co-design, and WIL. The research method draws on autoethnographic approaches to reflect and critically analyze academic observations and reflections across two case studies. The findings propose a WIL pedagogical approach integrating Indigenous and non-Indigenous learning pedagogies to enable authentic learning by co-generating emergent knowledge in complex socio-cultural contexts. Moreover, this approach enables training architecture students to represent cultures and values of the Indigenous communities in the mainstream Anglo Australian architecture. © 2022 Authors. All rights reserved.

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co-design indigenous knowledge Community projects WIL inclusive pedagogies Indigenous pedagogy studio learning

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Author Affiliations
The University of Newcastle, Australia, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
Funding & Acknowledgements
Department of Education and Training
Funding text 1: The Journal is ongoing financially supported by the Work-Integrated Learning New Zealand (WILNZ; www.wilnz.nz), and the University of Waikato, New Zealand, and received periodic sponsorship from the Australian; Funding text 2: The authors of this paper respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander Nations of Australia. We acknowledge the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of these peoples and pay respect to Elders, past, and present, and to Country itself. We further acknowledge the Nations, Peoples, and Traditional Custodians whose knowledge and collaboration this paper has emerged from and through. We give respect and thanks to the Baakindji, Ngiyampaa, Yuwaalaraay, Gamilaraay, Wiradjuri, Wangkumarra, and other nations, who through the Department of Education and Training (DET) Bangamalanha Centre, gave their permission to use the 8 Ways framework as part of this published work.
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  • EID 2-s2.0-85148088962
  • Language English