Aboriginal Perspectives

APAC

Resources

Teaching Aboriginal Students

General APACSA documents

Understanding death in the Aboriginal community Download now
PDF document, 1 page, 48 kb
Better classroom management Download now
Historically, Indigenous people have not been well served by non-Indigenous institutions and individuals. Professor Gary Partington offers some important and practical advice to help teachers construct strong, positive relationships with Indigenous students.
PDF document, 1 page, 48 kb
Building relationships with Indigenous students Download now
PDF document, 2 pages, 56 kb
Conductive hearing loss and Aboriginal students Download now
Conductive hearing loss as a result of otitis media (middle ear disease) is a very significant problem for many Aboriginal children. Dr Ann Galloway of Edith Cowan University discusses the causes, incidence and consequences and suggests some effective teaching strategies for dealing with students with hearing loss.
PDF document, 6 pages, 92 kb
Engaging with Aboriginal people Download now
The Western Australian Department of Education and Training is committed to a partnership in Aboriginal Education. This document provides information and guidelines for Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country. It is essential that these protocols (which should be adopted in all State and Regional events in Western Australian Government schools and TAFEWA campuses) be used in consultation with relevant local Aboriginal communities to ensure that local protocols are respected.
PDF document, 4 pages, 76 kb
Creating an inclusive curriculum Download now
A simple checklist for teachers to ensure that your school curriculum is inclusive for Aboriginal students.
PDF document, 1 page, 44 kb
Myths in presenting Aboriginal issues in mainstream classrooms Download now
This document outlines and explains a number of common misconceptions that sometimes arise when presenting Aboriginal issues in mainstream classrooms.
PDF document, 1 page, 48 kb
Use of appropriate terminology Download now
One of the fundamental goals of Australian education is to encourage students to respect their own cultural heritage and that of others, including the cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This document outlines the use of appropriate terminology and content that promotes respect and understanding.
PDF document, 1 page, 52 kb
Gettin' into it! Download now
The following materials (Some facts about Indigenous people and Being sensitive) are drawn from Gettin' into it! which is published by Australian Training Products Ltd. with funding from the Federal Department of Education, Science and Training.
PDF document, 6 pages, 832 kb
Teaching Aboriginal students: points from apacsa Link
Three key points to consider when teaching Aboriginal students.
(web document)
Determining whether there is an Aboriginal perspective on a particular teaching topic Link

Some broad questions to consider.
(web document)

Incorporating Aboriginal perspectives in your curriculum Link
Some general principles which apply to any unit you want to teach.
(web document)
Working with our people to plan or teach your curriculum Link

Involving Aboriginal people in your planning or teaching.
(web document)

Dealing with sensitive issues and racism in your class Link
What to do when students and parents respond to the curriculum with racism, disbelief and resistance to different attitudes.
(web document)
Presenting Aboriginal perspectives to classes that have Aboriginal students Link

How will Aboriginal students respond to curriculum which includes Aboriginal experiences and viewpoints?
(web document)

Bringing Aboriginal perspectives into how you teach Download now
Differences and commonality amongst Aboriginal students, and a checklist for assessing your curriculum, classroom management and teaching methods.
(PDF document, 3 pages, 2.6 Mb)