Graduate: 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.
Throughout University, I have learned of the impact that the culture of Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders has on their learning. Below are examples of my understanding of this, firstly, the importance music plays in their culture, and how it can be used in the classroom, and secondly, the role of Indigenous History in the curriculum. These two examples demonstrate my knowledge and understanding of the importance of this standard and I look forward to putting these ideas into practice.
Example 1:
During University, I studied a topic entitled EDUC2420 Teaching Indigenous Australian Students which I recieved a Distinction for. As part of the assessment we were given an 2000 word essay worth 35% of our grade. I chose to study the question:
Blanch argues that popular culture of African-American rap
and hip hop can be a tool for encouraging Indigenous students in the schooling
environment. Discuss and evaluate the use of rap & hip-hop and
popular cultures in schools as a strategy that could be used to ensure positive
learning outcomes for Indigenous students.
I found this an immensely interesting topic, due to both my passion for teaching and for music. Below is a link to my answer and links to the 6 peer reviewed articles I chose to gained my evidence from.
This essay demonstrates my understanding of strategies for teaching indigenous students - in particular, teaching through the use of music. It shows my understanding of their culture and identity, the role music plays in that, and how I can use this as a tool to engage them in learning.
I am yet to put these strategies into practice, due to my limited experience teaching Indigenous students but I look forward to having this opportunity.
Example 2:
During University, in the same topic as mentioned above, I was given a group assignment to consider the 'Reconciliation Action Plan' which is a simple plan of activites 'based on building good relationships, respecting the special contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Australia and working together to ensure Indigenous children have the same life opportunities as other children in this prosperous country'. We were then to present a talk to our tutorial on the question 'How can RAP be incorporated into the curriculum and through the SACSA framework?'. Reconciliation Australia 2010, What is RAP? Creative Ways for Your School RAP, RAP for Schools, accessed August 14 2011, http://www.reconciliation.org.au
I have attached the powerpoint presentation which I contributed. My area was History and in the presentation I considered:
-What is History?
- When is Indigenous History taught in High Schools, if at all, and is it effective?
- The Current Year 8 History program
- Problems with current the current History problem in relation to Indigenous students
- Ideas for Assessment Tasks for Indigenous History studies
- Ideas for Special Events partaken as part of Indigenous History studies
- Ideas for Activities partaken as part of Indigenous History studies
- Ideas for Excursions as part of Indigenous History studies
Link to RAP Powerpoint Assignment
I thoroughly enjoyed this assignment and I am looking forward to implementing these ideas into a History curriculum at some point in the future.
Example 2:
During University, in the same topic as mentioned above, I was given a group assignment to consider the 'Reconciliation Action Plan' which is a simple plan of activites 'based on building good relationships, respecting the special contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Australia and working together to ensure Indigenous children have the same life opportunities as other children in this prosperous country'. We were then to present a talk to our tutorial on the question 'How can RAP be incorporated into the curriculum and through the SACSA framework?'. Reconciliation Australia 2010, What is RAP? Creative Ways for Your School RAP, RAP for Schools, accessed August 14 2011, http://www.reconciliation.org.au
I have attached the powerpoint presentation which I contributed. My area was History and in the presentation I considered:
-What is History?
- When is Indigenous History taught in High Schools, if at all, and is it effective?
- The Current Year 8 History program
- Problems with current the current History problem in relation to Indigenous students
- Ideas for Assessment Tasks for Indigenous History studies
- Ideas for Special Events partaken as part of Indigenous History studies
- Ideas for Activities partaken as part of Indigenous History studies
- Ideas for Excursions as part of Indigenous History studies
Link to RAP Powerpoint Assignment
I thoroughly enjoyed this assignment and I am looking forward to implementing these ideas into a History curriculum at some point in the future.
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