<P> For indigenous learners and instructors, the inclusion of these methods into schools often enhances educational effectiveness by providing an education that adheres to an indigenous person's own inherent perspectives, experiences, language, and customs, thereby making it easier for children to transition into the realm of adulthood . For non-indigenous students and teachers, such an education often has the effect of raising awareness of individual and collective traditions surrounding indigenous communities and peoples, thereby promoting greater respect for and appreciation of various cultural realities . </P> <P> In terms of educational content, the inclusion of indigenous knowledge within curricula, instructional materials, and textbooks has largely the same effect on preparing students for the greater world as other educational systems, such as the Western model . </P> <P> There is value in including Indigenous knowledge and education in the public school system . Students of all backgrounds can benefit from being exposed to Indigenous education, as it can contribute to reducing racism in the classroom and increase the sense of community in a diverse group of students . There are a number of sensitive issues about what can be taught (and by whom) that require responsible consideration by non-Indigenous teachers who appreciate the importance of interjecting Indigenous perspectives into standard mainstream schools . Concerns about misappropriation of Indigenous ways of knowing without recognizing the plight of Indigenous Peoples and "giving back" to them are legitimate . Since most educators are non-Indigenous, and because Indigenous perspectives may offer solutions for current and future social and ecological problems, it is important to refer to Indigenous educators and agencies to develop curriculum and teaching strategies while at the same time encouraging activism on behalf of Indigenous Peoples . One way to bring authentic Indigenous experiences into the classroom is to work with community elders . They can help facilitate the incorporation of authentic knowledge and experiences into the classroom . Teachers must not shy away from bringing controversial subjects into the classroom . The history of Indigenous people should be delved into and developed fully . There are many age appropriate ways to do this, including the use of children's literature, media, and discussion . Individuals are recommended to reflect regularly on their teaching practice to become aware of areas of instruction in need of Indigenous perspectives . </P> <P> Some indigenous people view education as an important tool to improve their situation by pursuing economic, social and cultural development; it provides them with individual empowerment and self - determination . Education is also a means for employment; it's a way for socially marginalized people to raise themselves out of poverty . However, some education systems and curricula lack knowledge about indigenous peoples ways of learning, causing an Educational Gap for indigenous people . Factors for the Education Gap include lower school enrollments, poor school performance, low literacy rates, and higher dropout rates . Some schools teach indigenous children to be "socialized" and to be a national asset to society by assimilating, "Schooling has been explicitly and implicitly a site of rejection of indigenous knowledge and language, it has been used as a means of assimilating and integrating indigenous peoples into a' national' society and identity at the cost of their indigenous identity and social practices". Intercultural learning is an example of how to build a bridge for the educational gap . </P>

Mention and discuss five goals of traditional education