Literacy & Numeracy by Si Hui Tan https://padlet.com/sit3/kerq69qocgvv Resources for teaching literacy & numeracy to Indigenous Students en-us 2019-10-07 04:33:58 UTC 2019-10-10 06:43:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.pics/1/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f4dd.png Introduction - Broaden Literacy & Numeracy sit3 https://padlet.com/sit3/kerq69qocgvv/wish/394257158 Standard Australian English is not the first language of many Indigenous students. This distinction between 'home' and 'school' language can have long lasting impacts on the literacy & numeracy achievements of many Indigenous students (MCEETYA 2004; Warren and de Vries 2008).

A narrow view of Literacy & Numeracy focuses exclusively on the ability to read, write and understand numbers. However, this definition of Literacy & Numeracy is becoming increasingly obsolete as it does not acknowledge the importance of embedding social and cultural contexts (Freebody, 2007; De Lemos, 2002).

Schools should therefore incorporate a broader concept of multi-literacy & numeracy into the classroom, in order to cater for the changing environments (Cazden, Cope, Fairclough & Gee, 1996).

A broad definition of literacy & numeracy is especially crucial for Indigenous students as those concepts should encompass the traditionally oral and visual practices of Indigenous cultures (Freebody, 2007; Tripcony, 2000).

This padlet will draw from frameworks such as AITSL's (2017) '8 Aboriginal Ways of Learning' and 'Strategies for Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Schools' [EATSIPS] guide to inform and ensure inclusive practice within the classroom.

Background artwork: 

Tali at Kalipinpa by Benisa Marks

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]]> 2019-10-07 04:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sit3/kerq69qocgvv/wish/394257158 References sit3 https://padlet.com/sit3/kerq69qocgvv/wish/394297838 Cazden, C., Cope, B., Fairclough, N., & Gee, J. (1996). A pedagogy of multiliteracies: Designing social futures. Harvard Educational Review, 66(1), 60-92.

Purdie, N., Reid, K., & Buckley, S. (Eds.). (2011). Literacy learning : what works for young indigenous students? Lessons from the Longitudinal Literacy and Numeracy Study for Indigenous Students. Literacy Learning : The Middle Years, 19(3).

Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority. (2018, July 25). Mathematics as Storytelling. Retrieved from https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/about/k-12-policies/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-perspectives/resources/mathematics-storytelling

Queensland Department of Education. (2018, Sep 16). My Language Matters. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmS09FOobIA&t=2s 

Victorian State Government. (2019). 

Teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Retrieved from https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/teachingresources/multicultural/Pages/koorieculture.aspx


What Works National Office. (n.d.). What Works. The Work Program. Retrieved from http://www.whatworks.edu.au/upload/1311202974899_file_CoreIssues10.pdf 
]]> 2019-10-07 08:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sit3/kerq69qocgvv/wish/394297838 Personalised Learning Plans (PLP) sit3 https://padlet.com/sit3/kerq69qocgvv/wish/394298041 This resource provides information to teachers about the effectiveness of creating Personalised Learning Plans for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Students. It allows a tailoring of learning goals to each student's developmental and motivational needs.

Teachers can integrate the 8 Aboriginal Ways of Learning  from AITSL into the PLPs. This could include pedagogies that centre around techniques such as: 

  • Story Sharing
  • Symbols & Images 
  • Community Links

For example, a teacher may  incorporate 'story sharing' into the classroom, incorporating traditional oral practices of Indigenous cultures. Furthermore, numeracy could be learned through symbols & images, rather than lengthy, worded questions. This form of deconstructing and reconstructing content takes into consideration cultural differences in learning, and the specific needs of individual students.
]]> 2019-10-07 08:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sit3/kerq69qocgvv/wish/394298041 Teaching Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture sit3 https://padlet.com/sit3/kerq69qocgvv/wish/394765420 The Victorian State Government outlines protocols for teaching Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture.

These protocols seek to  express Koorie cultures respectfully and in a way which allows all Australians to feel connected to this identity. 

These protocols also follow the 'Classroom Ethos' Component of EATSIPS to create an inclusive and diverse classroom through educating all students within a classroom about Koorie cultures.
]]> 2019-10-07 23:50:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sit3/kerq69qocgvv/wish/394765420 Mathematics as Storytelling (MAST) sit3 https://padlet.com/sit3/kerq69qocgvv/wish/394782118 This resource supports teachers to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into the teaching and learning of mathematics.

MAST is a 5-step pedagogical approach which focuses on storytelling, & describes how mathematical symbols & their meanings can be used to create stories.

Incorporating MAST into the classroom allows students to express their creative side, whilst simultaneously moving away from conventional mathematical symbols that may be daunting for some students. 

This method demonstrates an expressive & creative way in which teachers can incorporate Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander perspectives into the classroom. ]]> 2019-10-08 01:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sit3/kerq69qocgvv/wish/394782118 Storytelling in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultures sit3 https://padlet.com/sit3/kerq69qocgvv/wish/394783246 2019-10-08 01:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sit3/kerq69qocgvv/wish/394783246 Positive Learning Environments for Indigenous youth sit3 https://padlet.com/sit3/kerq69qocgvv/wish/394783796 2019-10-08 01:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sit3/kerq69qocgvv/wish/394783796 "My Language Matters" sit3 https://padlet.com/sit3/kerq69qocgvv/wish/395943209 This video highlights a process for supporting Indigenous EAL/D students in learning Standard Australian English.

It is called the "3 way strong" approach:
  • Recognise 
  • Engage 
  • Support 
The video calls for a destigmatisation of creole and Pidgin English. Teachers should take into consideration the historical context of students and implement the above process to help all students succeed in learning Standard Australian English. 
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