Problem
Use educational strategies to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education
1) Provide at least six examples of relevant personnel who help support, contribute to and coordinate education opportunities for students, including those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
2) Why are legislation and policies important in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education?
3) How can relevant personnel access copies of policies and legislation?
4) How are positive relationships between teachers/ educators and students characterised, and why is this important?
5) Describe at least four ways in which teachers/ educators can build positive relationships that value diversity.
6) Provide examples of appropriate persons who can offer knowledge about the local region and cultural identity.
7) What are some of the effects when learning environments successfully promote Indigenous connectedness and engagement?
8) What is culturally respectful community engagement built on?
9) List four of the values that allows a learner to know and understand the basis of respect.
10) What are three of the ways in which community members can support educational programs?
11) Describe three strategies that can be used to assist in the development and maintenance of strong community partnerships and engagement.
12) Why is the personal support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and families important to children's learning and resource development?
13) List four strategies that can be used to involve parents and community members in their students' school learning.
14) Describe a type of pastoral care program, and how it benefits Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
15) Why are schools and learning environments well placed to initiate sports and physical activities, and what are the benefits for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students?
16) Why is it important to keep Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander information confidential?
17) How should culturally sensitive information be asked for?
18) Describe an effective process for gathering and managing information of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people who have passed away.
19) What activities can be implemented to provide Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students with opportunities to share their culture and local context? Name at least six activities.
20) List at least six ways in which a learning environment can connect to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture.
21) What are three of the key factors for teaching Aboriginal children?
22) Why is it important to improve the literacy and numeracy skills of young people and adults? Provide at least five reasons.
23) Explain two ways in which teaching literacy can be contextualised for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
24) What are five important key concepts for providing numeracy programs?