Tag: Focus Area 1.4

1.4 Strategies for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Graduate teacher: Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education
of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

Proficient teacher: Design and implement effective teaching strategies that are responsive to the local community and cultural setting, linguistic background
and histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

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WHAT IS INVOLVED IN TEACHING AN AUSTRALIAN LANGUAGE IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL SETTING LOCATED IN THE QUEENSLAND TOOWOOMBA REGION AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

This research project demonstrates achievement towards the following focus areas

  • focus area 1.4 as it shows my research into developing a program relevant to the local community that is relevant to the linguistic and cultural background of Indigenous students
  • focus area 2.4 because the intended program can only be implemented with the support of the community and Aboriginal Elders promoting collaboration and reconciliation

The following research document details information on the local Indigenous languages in Toowoomba, relevant curriculum documents, policies and protocols in implementing an Indigenous Language program, issues, best practice, benefits to students and introducing Indigenous languages through other key learning areas.

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Australian Language Program

During my final semester at Flinders University I undertook a research project as part of my Australian Languages Issues and Debates Part 2 topic. My research question was “What is involved in teaching an Australian Language in a primary school setting in the Queensland region of Toowoomba and what are the benefits to students?” The initial part of the research project was to find relevant resources and complete an Annotated Bibliography. During my research I located and read documents detailing best practices, case studies, school resources, curriculum documents and perspectives and reflections on the benefits of reviving a sleeping language. Continue reading Australian Language Program

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Ideology of the broad policy goals of assimilation and the impact on the education of Indigenous Australians

This research essay demonstrates professional learning I have undertaken during my course at Flinders University to understand how the education setting in Australian schools impacts on Indigenous students. This is evidence towards achieving focus area 6.4. Additionally this background knowledge assists in understanding why I would need to develop strategies to teach Indigenous students and contributes to evidence against focus area 1.4.

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