Know the content and how to teach it
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Understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
Provide opportunities for students to develop understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages. |
reflective Commentary
At the school I teach, there are not many Aboriginal students, thus sharing respect and knowledge about Aboriginal people is imperative to assist students in understanding.
Documentation of Evidence
1. Professional Development
Attended a weekend PD session, addressing cross curricular priorities in Indonesian teaching.
Engaged in professional discussion with colleagues about
I was able to listen to Coleen Sherratt, Project Officer Aboriginal Languages DoE, share her cultural knowledge, and resources to integrate Aboriginal culture into our courses. I was also able to ask questions about Welcome to the Country procedures.
Engaged in professional discussion with colleagues about
I was able to listen to Coleen Sherratt, Project Officer Aboriginal Languages DoE, share her cultural knowledge, and resources to integrate Aboriginal culture into our courses. I was also able to ask questions about Welcome to the Country procedures.
bbip_wilta_indonesian_seminar.pdf | |
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2. Program integrating Aboriginal Culture
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"Di Timur Matahari" is a film set in Papua, Indonesia. Papua has a very distinct traditional culture, and it has quite a few similarities to Aboriginal culture. I drew connections of tribes and diversity in language in Papuan culture with Aboriginal languages. Designed I will be further developing resources and activities to |
Action Plan
Although I am making an active effort to include Aboriginal perspectives in my teaching, I felt that the way I address Aboriginal cultures is very basic. I would like to develop a deeper level of understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal cultures.