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History in the now: Asserting Indigenous difference in “Top End” higher education using culturally responsive pedagogy

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Recent changes to curriculum and course design by schools and universities signal their agreement that the teaching of intercultural communication skills and cultural competencies is vital for a sustainable world future. The importance of being culturally competent has reached an international status, with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) including cultural competence in their Programme for International StudentOrganization for economic cooperation and development (OECD)programme for international student assessment global competence framework

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