Aboriginal Ways of Learning

Question 1

8 Ways of Learning Aboriginal

Answer 1

• Story sharing
• Learning maps
• Non-verbal
• Symbols + Images
• Non-linear
• Land links
• Community links
• Deconstruct/reconstruct

Question 2

Story Sharing

Answer 2

We connect through the stories we share

Question 3

Learning Maps

Answer 3

We picture our pathways of knowledge, planning and visualising

Question 4

Non-Verbal

Answer 4

We see, think, act, make and share without words. Through dance and observation

Question 5

Symbols and Images

Answer 5

We keep and share knowledge with art and objects

Question 6

Non-Linear

Answer 6

Knowledge from different view points

Question 7

Land Links

Answer 7

We work with lessons from land and nature

Question 8

Community Links

Answer 8

Local values, needs and knowledge are shared with others

Question 9

Deconstruct/Reconstruct

Answer 9

From wholes to parts, watching then doing

Question 10

Yarn

Answer 10

Continually sharing stories and connecting
Past, present and future

Question 11

Aboriginal connection to country

Answer 11

Ongoing life responsibilities, to the land where they are born and where their ancestors where born

Question 12

Aboriginal ways of Knowing

Answer 12

Way’s of knowing are holistic and relational to Country.
Connection to land is physical and spiritual