Understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Standard 2.4
Rationale:
During my training I became aware of the 'What Works' program. The program helps schools plan and take action to improve educational outcomes for Australian Indigenous students. I have included a set of notes in Artifact 1.
During my training I became aware of the 'What Works' program. The program helps schools plan and take action to improve educational outcomes for Australian Indigenous students. I have included a set of notes in Artifact 1.
Artifact 1:
The What Works Program
The program aims to improve levels of literacy and numeracy; and rates of school completion and successful participation in post-school options. These goals are underpinned by respect for students' cultures, and partnerships with carers and the community. The materials are based on a three part analysis of the way teachers and schools generally work to improve outcomes for Indigenous students: building awareness, forming partnerships, and working systematically.
Build awareness
The foundation of effective action is awareness of the issues involved.
Form partnerships
Partnerships between school and Indigenous communities are an important element of effective action. You can't have a partnership without a relationship, and you can't have a relationship without a conversation. You've got to have the conversation. Everything starts here.
Working systematically
Effective action is carefully planned, implemented and integrated.
