If you have the opportunity, ask an IEW the following questions about your learning activity/event:
What is the [local] Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander perspective on this topic or event?
How do you suggest I teach this?
For this activity, will children work best in groups or individually?
Which children cannot sit or work together for cultural or family reasons?
How do you suggest I deal with this student?
(Perso & Hayward 2015)
From your reading, can you identify other questions you might add to the above list?
References
Perso, T & Hayward C 2015, Teaching Indigenous Students: Cultural awareness and classroom strategies for improving learning outcomes. Allen and Unwin, Crows Nest, NSW.
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Background
Perso & Hayward (2015) suggest that you ask for an IEW’s advice in planning and decision-making.
You can read storying from Indigenous Education Workers here:
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Activity
If you have the opportunity, ask an IEW the following questions about your learning activity/event:
(Perso & Hayward 2015)
From your reading, can you identify other questions you might add to the above list?
References
Perso, T & Hayward C 2015, Teaching Indigenous Students: Cultural awareness and classroom strategies for improving learning outcomes. Allen and Unwin, Crows Nest, NSW.