Integrating Indigenous Perspectives into the Classroom
Introduction
When talking about Indigenous Culture, there is a natural overlap with Country and Peoples and this must not be forgotten about throughout all aspects of education.
What does the Australian Curriculum say about Indigenous Cultures?
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Indigenous Australians have an extremely unique sense of identity which is expressed through their culture, connection to country and who they are as human beings. By acknowledging this uniqueness, the Australian Curriculum is enhancing what and how educators teach.
The following needs to be considered when including Indigenous perspectives
into classroom programs and activities:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies have many Language Groups.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ ways of life are uniquely expressed through ways of being, knowing, thinking and doing.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have lived in Australia for tens of thousands of years and experiences can be viewed through historical, social and political lenses.
Reference: ACARA. (2011). The Australian Curriculum.
The following needs to be considered when including Indigenous perspectives
into classroom programs and activities:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies have many Language Groups.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ ways of life are uniquely expressed through ways of being, knowing, thinking and doing.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have lived in Australia for tens of thousands of years and experiences can be viewed through historical, social and political lenses.
Reference: ACARA. (2011). The Australian Curriculum.
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