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Subject: Indigenous Education |
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1. Topic-
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Introduction to Aboriginal and Indigenous Studies. |
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2. Content-
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Introduce Students to the new topic. Familiarizes students with
the basic of Indigenous culture ready for the following lessons.
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1. Link what they already know about Aboriginal Australians to the
new topic
2. Students to identify basic and clear differences in modern society
and Aboriginal living
3. Identify what they would like to learn more about Aboriginal Australians |
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4. Objectives-
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1. Students to understand they must treat this topic with sensitivity
and respect.
2. Students should know there are many conflicting views that need
to be respected
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5. Materials and Aids-
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- Picture Story book/big book
- Colored Paper
- Coloring Pencils
- Glue
- Scissors |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
Read children the book about Aboriginal Australians. |
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B. Development-
1. Discuss with children the themes of our country and its history
and original inhabitants
2. Explain to children why we study Aboriginal Australians
3. Discuss the sensitivity of the topic, and ask children what they
already know about the topic |
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C. Practice-
1. Set children back to tables to complete a small writing task-
Write a small paragraph about Aboriginal Australians on the board.
2. Children can then make their own Aboriginal Flags to display around
the classroom- using colored paper and pencils
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D. Independent Practice-
1. Observe children around the classroom- how are they conducting
themselves?
2. Answer any questions children have about the new topic- For children
hat have no prior knowledge on this topics may have many concerns
or interests.
3. Having a literacy component monitor children whilst writing and
correcting faults. |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
For children that have difficulties in the classroom with ranging
activities including literacy, provide them with an alternate task
- fill in the gaps hand writing sheet
- Ready made flag that only requires coloring |
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. Ask students to bring up their writing task to the front of the
class for checking.
2. Once completed correctly students can collect materials to make
their flags.
3. Once flags are completed they can put it on display and return
to the carpeted area. |
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G. Closure-
1. have a final class discussion about the topic.
- What do you know about Aboriginal Australians?
- What would you like to know about Aboriginal Australians?
2. Create a word wall and chart that can be kept for comparison at
the end of the unit to show what students have learnt throughout the
course of the unit. |
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7. Evaluation-
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The literacy task will show what level the students are at with
their hand writing skills, and ability to affective work copying from
the board, without consent direction. |
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8. Teacher Reflection-
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Observing from the children's responses to the topic, alterations
can be made so that all areas the children would like to study will
be touched upon. |
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