FREE EXPO SEMINAR ON FIRST NATIONS 

 

 

Explore creating culturally safe classrooms, embedding Indigenous perspectives, language revitalisation, and educator cultural competency. Sessions cover student wellbeing, community engagement, Indigenous STEM initiatives, and career pathways, highlighting the role of Elders and community leaders in enhancing education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

 

Benefits of Attending

  • Culturally responsive teaching: Learn the importance of creating inclusive classrooms that celebrate and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identities, languages, and traditions, fostering a sense of belonging and promoting positive student outcomes.
  • Embedding first nations perspectives: Gain practical approaches to integrate First Nations histories, cultures, and perspectives into the curriculum across all year levels, enriching teaching and learning and supporting cultural awareness.
  • Cultural competency development: Access training and resources to help non-Indigenous educators respectfully and effectively teach First Nations content, enhancing the cultural responsiveness of teaching practices.
  • Language revitalisation and preservation: Understand strategies and resources to support Indigenous language learning in schools, emphasizing the importance of language in cultural preservation and student identity.
  • Community partnerships: Discover ways to build strong, authentic relationships with local Indigenous communities, ensuring that teaching practices are culturally authentic and enriching the overall educational experience.
  • Land-based and creative learning: Explore land-based and outdoor education methods that connect students to Indigenous ways of knowing and learn how to incorporate traditional and contemporary Indigenous art, music, dance, and storytelling into the classroom to enhance creativity and engagement.
  • Promote wellbeing and future opportunities: Access tailored programs that address the social and emotional needs of Indigenous students and connect them to cultural and career pathways, empowering their future success.

Who is it for?

  • Principals and Deputy Principals
  • Indigenous Education Officers
  • Community Engagement Officer
  • Cultural Liaison Officers
  • Heads of Curriculum
  • Classroom Teachers
  • Student Wellbeing Coordinators
  • Language and Culture Teachers
  • Professional Learning Coordinators