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Rachael Sarra is a contemporary Aboriginal artist from Goreng Goreng Country. Rachael uses art as a powerful tool in storytelling to educate and share Aboriginal culture. This artwork was created for Diversity Council Australia's RAP 2020. Click on the banner to learn more about the meaning and message of the artwork.


 

Figure1: Conceptual framework for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures priority (ACARA, n.d.).

general resources

The cross-curriculum priorities (CCPs) are areas identified by the Melbourne Declaration to be integral to the development of learners. Specifically, "the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority provides an opportunity for all young Australians to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, knowledge traditions and holistic world views" (ACARA, 2016).


Pedagogy and Classroom Activities

The Cultural Interface and The 8 Ways from USQ: Understanding Australian Aboriginal Educational Contexts

  • A pedagogical approach to integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into pedagogy.

 

Supporting Resources

The 8 Ways of Learning Pedagogy

  • A range of sources that examine the 8 Ways approach. This approach derives from Western NSW; including, the Baakindji, Ngiyampaa, Yuwaalaraay, Gamilaraay, Wiradjuri, Wangkumarra peoples and other nations.
  •   Practical ways to embed 8 Ways in the classroom. (Costello, 2012)

8 Ways

  • Eight productive pedagogical activities to use throughout one week/cycle that incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and processes.

Yarning Circles

  • Yarning Circles are a respectful and collaborative way to engage students in dialogue and learning.

 


 

Curated Classroom Resources

Australians Together: Curriculum Resources

Resources help teachers embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into teaching, learning and assessment materials. Register for free to access the resources.

  • Subjects: Civics and Citizenship, Economics and Business, English, Maths, Social Science.

Cool Australia: Lesson plans and resources

Cool Australia is a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to empower students to be change agents able to solve world issues. These resources explores Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, and social, cultural, political issues.

  • Subjects include: Civics and Citizenship, English, HPE, Music, Science, Social Science

Koorie Heritage Trust: Indigenous Perspectives Tuckerbag

A curation of web links for various subject areas. In creating this list the emphasis has been on the mission of the Koorie Heritage Trust to ‘Protect, Preserve and Promote’ Aboriginal culture from South Eastern Australia. Therefore, a significant number of these resources are from this area.

  • Subjects include: English, History, Maths, Science, HPE, the Arts. Also includes links to creation stories.

Gambay First Languages Australia

Teaching about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Languages as a Cross-curriculum Priority. Select the Subject Area and Year Level from the menu across the top of the page.

  • Subjects include: Civics, Economics, English, History, Geography, Mathematics, and Science

Narragunnawali

Created by Reconciliation Australia, Narragunnawali offers curriculum resources that promote reconciliation and strengthen students’ knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions. Search by year level and subject area.

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Wingaru Kids

While Wingaru Kids is more explicitly for the primary years, they provide planning and teaching resources that could be easily transferred to a high school setting. Check out their planning templates, discussion pointers, and reflection tips.

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QUT Oodgeroo Unit: Units of work, lesson plans, and school kits

Links to a range a resources and topics.