Chapter 4d Flashcards
General Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander learning
Throughout this lesson, you have learnt that Aboriginal approaches to learning base the learner within wider systems of knowledge. Within these systems, learning is multimodal, relying on observation, experience, and connection to the land. Moreover, learning is dependent upon the relationships between teacher and learner and their relationships with Country – they must understand each other, hold respect for, and feel a connection in order for learning to take place. Knowledge systems reflect a knowing that the past,
the present, and the future co-exist and that knowledge itself is a show of respect for community, culture, and Country.
Learning is holistic
Learning through relationships
You learn better with people you trust and take the time to get to know you and reasons to ur needs well
Learning is intergenerational (younger learn from older)
Family based community teaches themselves
Ensure trust before diving into context to be learnt
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander purpose
To remember and share connections and survival knowledge to maintain cultural and protect biodiversity and ecosystem. Allowing them to thrive shown through understanding of humans, past, ancestors and nature connection that occurs all at once
System of knowledge
Knowledge and skills based on interconnected social physical and spiritual understanding in turn informing survival and contribute to strong sense if identity,
Country
Traditional lands do a particular land gauge or cultural group including geographical boundaries and spiritual and emotional and intellectual connections to and within it
Systems of knowledge for aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders are
Developed by community working togethor sharing traditional expertise and knowledge
Informed by culture (who can learn what and where)
Consists of info highly relevant to day to day life and survival
Informed by spiritual and ancestral knowledge
Consist of highly connected info
Patterned (created) on country/ traditional lands of a particular language / cultural group
Multi model
Using a variety of methods
8 elements of aboriginal and Torres straight Islander learning framework
Story-sharing
Learning takes place through narrative and story-sharing
Learning maps
Planning and visualising processes and knowledge
Non-verbal
Sharing knowledge through non-verbal means, including dance, art, and observation
Symbols and images
Learning through images, symbols, and metaphors
Land links
Learning and knowledge are inherently linked
to nature, land,
and Country
Non-linear
Thinking outside the square and taking knowledge from different viewpoints in order to build new understandings
Deconstruct/ Reconstruct
Breaking down a concept from whole to parts,
and then applying it. Knowledge or skills
are demonstrated (modelled), and then
a learner is guided through each part in turn. Learners engage by watching and then doing.
Community links
Connecting learning to local values, needs, and knowledge. Learning does not occur in a vacuum, but rather is shared with others and used to meet the needs of the community.
