Aboriginal Studies
Teacher: Alice Healy
Learning from and with Aboriginal peoples, communities and other sources of Aboriginal voice underpins the learning in this subject and is integral to students developing and extending respectful ways of thinking, communicating, understanding and acting. Through their learning in this subject, students draw on elements of history, sociology, politics, arts, and literature.
This subject will incorporate excursions and Aboriginal guest speakers. Assessments in this subject will involve students researching an Aboriginal enterprise devoted to cultural tourism, the arts, education, native plant products or other initiatives; students learning about the Stolen Generations; and students demonstrating their knowledge and understanding of narratives as told by Aboriginal peoples.
Assessment:
- Assessment Type 1: Learning Journey – Presentations, Reports & Short Answer Responses (75%)
- Assessment Type 2: Creative Presentation (25%)
Pathways:
Stage 1 Aboriginal Studies will provide students with valuble cultural history as well as assist with listening and understanding, which will help with all subjects in Stage 2 and further education.