Determining whether there is an Aboriginal perspective on a particular teaching topic

The broad questions are:

Does the content I plan to teach demonstrate, mirror, contrast, respect, discount or omit Aboriginal 'world views'?

and/or

Does the content I plan to teach demonstrate how Aboriginal people and culture have been affected by contact with European cultures/Western 'world views'?

In answering these questions please consider:

• Is there Aboriginal knowledge to incorporate in this topic?
• Are there Aboriginal opinions and viewpoints to incorporate in this topic?
• Are there Aboriginal people who are important to this topic?
• Are there Aboriginal versions of events relating to this topic?
• Are there particular Aboriginal obligations and responsibilities relevant to this topic?
• Are there Aboriginal priorities and aspirations relevant to this topic?

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