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Checklist for teaching Aboriginal Studies across the Curriculum



Remember to involve Aboriginal people where possible when

teaching Aboriginal studies.

If teaching  in  areas where Aboriginal  people  reside,  always
check that material on spirituality or kinship systems is

acceptable to the community.

  Seek advice from people with expertise in Aboriginal
Education such as

a)  local Aboriginal community members

b)  CEO Consultants and Advisers

c)   local state and commonwealth Aboriginal organisations

such as Aboriginal Education Consultative Groups,

Catholic Aboriginal Ministry, Aboriginal Training and

Cultural Institutes.

Check all resources you intend using prior to the

commencement of the lesson to ensure age suitability,

relevance to topic and acceptance by local community.

Try to link your students with Aboriginal students in a different

area by using The Sister School Scheme. This enables

relationships to build up and friendships to develop. This may

be the only contact some Non-Aboriginal students have with

Aboriginal students and vise versa.

Plan for excursions and outdoor activities to occur. It is
important for students to experience learning in a natural

environment as Aboriginal people feel more comfortable

outdoors, and in traditional societies, all learning is done in

this way.

Taken from Aboriginal Education Policy - Support Document 4
Published by the Catholic Education Office, Perth, Western Australia

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