Jacynta Krakouer

Jacynta Krakouer

Jacynta Krakouer was a former Graduate Indigenous Research Officer at the Australian Council for Educational Research. She is a Noongar Aboriginal woman originally from South Western Australia. She has a background in social policy, social work and psychology.

4 total results
Lost in translation – shattering neuromyths
Lost in translation – shattering neuromyths
June 22,2016

'Imagine having a brain that is only 10 per cent active ...' Research has sought to shatter common misunderstandings about the brain that are held in classrooms.
neuroscience, international, research news, short articles
Meeting the needs of Indigenous students
Meeting the needs of Indigenous students
Mar 09,2016

‘If teachers truly embed themselves in the process of becoming culturally responsive they will find that, just like their students, they are always learning.’
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural background, effective teaching methods, evidence-based practice, short articles, research news
Culturally responsive teaching: What Aboriginal parents and students say is important
Culturally responsive teaching: What Aboriginal parents and students say is important
Nov 30,2015

Recent research provides insight into culturally responsive teaching practices from the perspective of Aboriginal parents and students.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural background, effective teaching methods, evidence-based practice, parent participation, short articles, research news
Making school meaningful for Indigenous learners
Making school meaningful for Indigenous learners
July 14,2015

Jacynta Krakouer provides a snapshot of Making school meaningful for Indigenous learners, which has practical tools for teachers wanting to improve outcomes for Indigenous students.
student engagement, cultural background, research news, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, short articles