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Area of Science:

Cognitive Psychology
Anthropology
Linguistics

Background:

The relationship between education and cognitive skills is complex.
Distinguishing the effects of formal schooling versus independent literacy is challenging.
The Cree of Northern Canada offer a unique population to study these factors.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the independent influences of formal schooling and syllabic script literacy on cognitive test performance.
To determine the relative importance of schooling versus literacy in a unique cultural context.

Main Methods:

A literacy survey was conducted in four Cree communities.
A sub-sample underwent a battery of cognitive tests assessing general, spatial, language, and reading abilities.
Multiple regression analyses were employed to analyze the data.

Main Results:

Formal schooling demonstrated a greater influence on cognitive test performance compared to syllabic script literacy.
The impact of schooling varied across cognitive domains, with stronger effects on general and English language abilities.
Schooling showed a negative influence on syllabic reading ability, while literacy in the script did not.
Approximately two-thirds of the Cree population surveyed were literate in the syllabic script.

Conclusions:

Formal schooling plays a more significant role in shaping cognitive abilities than syllabic script literacy among the Cree.
The specific cognitive domains influenced by schooling differ, highlighting the nuanced effects of educational experiences.
Understanding these distinctions is crucial for educational and cultural preservation efforts.