Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
CONTEXT
- The teacher education student is in the first year of a Bachelor of Education degree.
- This resource is an assignment that provides evidence about this teacher education student’s knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages. It also provides teaching strategies for these topics.
Demonstrate broad knowledge of, understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.
EVIDENCE ANNOTATION
The teacher education student demonstrates 2.4.1 ‘Working towards graduate’ through:
- Acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their heritages.
- Emphasising the importance of being respectful of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and languages.
- Identifying strategies i.e. a storytelling afternoon can be used to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in teaching and learning.
G: The goal for this teacher education student is 2.4.1.
R: The teacher education student is ‘Working towards graduate’ for 2.4.1.
O: What specific mentoring strategies could you employ with this teacher education student to help her move towards ‘Graduate achieved’ for 2.4.1?
W: What is the next step you would negotiate as a goal for this teacher education student? What will you do as a Mentor to help her achieve this goal?
G: To demonstrate broad knowledge, understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages and to move up on the 2.4.1 graduate continuum.
R: Which level of the graduate continuum are you currently at for 2.4.1? Refer to recent feedback you have received.
O: What specific actions could you take to demonstrate broad knowledge, understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages?
- Could you identify strategies that would ensure all of your students develop respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages?
- Could you choose specific content and design activities that consider Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages?
W: What is your next step in enhancing knowledge, understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages? Try to formulate a specific goal.