Caring for Country
Learning to incorporate Aboriginal histories and cultures on Country
K-6 Professional Learning Program – 10 hours TIPL
Starting in the magnificent Muogamarra Nature Reserve, Caring for Country is a professional learning program that provides an opportunity for teachers to learn about and experience the traditional practices of the local Aboriginal people and how this information can be incorporated into Geography and History inquiry-based frameworks for K-6 teachers.
Program Components
Phase 1: One-day workshop at Muogamarra Nature Reserve:
Choose from either Friday 20 May 2022 (Term 2 day) OR Friday 19 August 2022 (Term 3 day)
Workshop participants will:
- engage in on-Country activities including an introduction to the local Aboriginal people, their culture and land practices (including bush tucker)
- visit important Aboriginal cultural engraving sites
- examine strategies for incorporating Aboriginal histories and cultures int inquiry-based frameworks for History and Geography
Phase 2: Learning Sequence Development
Development and implementation of a learning sequence at school during that term (2 or 3).
Phase 3: Sharing Session
A sharing video conference in Week 10 of that term (2 or 3)
Program Registration
Cost: $120.00 pp
Registration link: https://myplsso.education.nsw.gov.au/q/RG03587 then click sessions
Inquiries: David Smith I 9457 8245 I david.smith27@det.nsw.edu.au
Standards: Completing Caring for Country will contribute 10 hours of TIPL addressing 2.4.2, 3.2.2, 6.3.2, 7.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
Download the program flyer for more information or email david.smith27@det.nsw.edu.au
Click here to view participant’s work samples from 2018
