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Ratings
National Quality Standard
QA1 | Educational program and practice |
QA2 | Children’s health and safety |
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
1 | Know students and how they learn |
2 | Know the content and how to teach it |
6 | Engage in professional learning |
7 | Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community |
Presenters
Jessica Staines
Jessica Staines is an early childhood educator, professional speaker, author, advocate and advisor. As the founder and director of Koori Curriculum, Jessica is committed to helping educators embed Aboriginal perspectives into early childhood education.ECA Learning Hub
The ECA Learning Hub team is based in Early Childhood Australia's National Office which is located in Canberra, Australia. Our small team develops professional development resources for educators and other professionals working with young children from birth to eight.Description
This course is only available as part of the Working in intercultural ways program.
This course is for all educators at any stage of their reconciliation and cultural responsiveness journey. It is also for those who want to renew and rediscover knowledge on their reconciliation journey, individually or as part of their service team.
In this course, you will be guided through ways to embed Aboriginal perspectives meaningfully and respectfully through a practical lens. The course content explores concepts on reconciliation for beginners who are just starting their journey, as well as the opportunity for those who are further along on their journey to delve deeper. The case studies included showcase and highlight multiple voices from both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader Australian community, sharing the many ways reconciliation can be respectfully and meaningfully embedded within services and amongst communities across Australia.
After completing this course, you will be able to apply the following learning outcomes.
- Understand the importance of reflecting and embedding Aboriginal perspectives within curriculum documentation decisions.
- Develop an appreciation of the principles and practices that guide best practice towards reconciliation.
- Appreciate ways that Aboriginal cultures can be shared meaningfully in the early years.
- Explore resources to support and unpack Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and culture through an ethical decision-making lens, providing safe spaces and inclusive environments.
Duration: 2.5 hours