Gayle

Pre-service teacher 🤵‍♀️ Bachelor of Teaching Primary (Hons) 📚

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

@dylancatz16 Great, thanks so much for sharing. I look forward to exploring these culturally diverse texts and integrating them into my future classroom. #UoNTeach

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

The lack of cultural diversity in books for Australian children is concerning. This is particularly pertinent for Indigenous people who are often portrayed from a non-Indigenous perspective, as clichés (SMH, 2019). Indigenous authors are needed to tell their own stories.#UoNTeach

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

@madi_cain3 What a fantastic way to engage Indigenous students, particularly in light of recent research highlighting the lack of culturally diverse books for children. Indigenous stories need to be written by Indigenous people for real-world connections. #UoNTeach

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

@ZeinaChalich @HaskettsHSC The Indigenous Literacy Foundation supports Indigenous authors through their Community Literacy Project, publishing and distributing copies of the books to remote communities. Where else can we find authentic culturally diverse literature to inspire our students? #UoNTeach

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

Twitter provided a platform for research, critical thinking & collaboration as I devised my #integratedunitofwork. The ability to access & share information with professionals worldwide at our fingertips is fantastic & a tool I will continue to use in my teaching career.#UoNTeach

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

#Culturaldiversity also applies to our Indigenous people and this language map illustrates the many different groups found throughout Australia. Cultural competence is required to form effective partnerships, which is crucial in providing #inclusive education for all.#UoNTeach

[TamT @TT3220920]

Referring to #globaleducation, it's important not to forget how diverse our country traditionally is. Referring to Aboriginal language maps, provides students with an understanding that #culturaldiversity is not just a modern concept. https://t.co/omSPm3k9VZ #UoNTeach

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

The use of Twitter to connect with professionals and organisations globally to share knowledge and ideas has great potential for educators (Carpenter, 2014). This collaboration is essential in teaching as we prepare our students to be successful #21stcentury citizens. #UoNTeach

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

@CharlotteMunni1 Thanks for sharing such a brilliant resource to highlight #globalperspectives, explore our world and inspire our students to think critically and creatively about culture and diversity.

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

Educational equity is not being delivered to Australia’s Indigenous students. The Closing the Gap Report 2019 outlines goals for increased school attendance and improved reading and numeracy skills, which are not being met. How are you engaging your Indigenous students?#UoNTeach

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

Global perspectives allows students the opportunity to explore and develop understandings on complex issues affecting our world (COA, 2014). The knowledge and skills gained are vital to #21stcenturylearning. Are global perspectives prominent in your classroom?#UoNTeach

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

Contextualised outdoor place-based learning delivers curriculum based on the lived experiences of students, promoting construction of authentic knowledge (Lloyd https://t.co/UdpovOks1g.,2018). This is relevant for Indigenous students as it fosters connection to Country.#UoNTeach

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

Sir Ken Robinson believes critical thinking, creativity and collaboration are crucial for success in the 21st century (Azzam, 2009). Working together on problem-based tasks supports deep understanding of concepts. How will you foster 21st century skills in your students?#UoNTeach

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

Aboriginal cultural sites are a great way to access authentic cultural learning whilst incorporating the concept of learnscapes that draw on local environment and community to aid understanding (Boylan, 2009). How familiar are you with local Aboriginal cultural sites?#UoNTeach

[Claire @Claire_spective]

The Bulgandry Art Site, located in Brisbane Water National Park is a fantastic location to visit with your class and integrate History & Creative Arts KLA's whilst focussing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories. https://t.co/vK33su1Uui #UoNTeach

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

Connection to Country is vital for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people (Kingsley, 2013). Bush classrooms provide opportunities for students to reconnect with the land and share cultural knowledge with their peers.#UoNTeach https://t.co/MqJtvQdfnq

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

What Works- The Work Program (2019) outlines steps to be taken to improve Aboriginal students educational outcomes. Building partnerships with parents and carers is key to creating positive schooling experiences and culturally appropriate pedagogy (Goodman et. al., 2016)#UoNTeach

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

Your local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. advocates for Aboriginal perspectives within education & provides an excellent opportunity to engage with local Aboriginal people, including fantastic programs for teachers.#UoNTeach https://t.co/sxf9NAYIcR via @YouTube

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

What better way to demonstrate a promise of cultural understanding than by committing to a Narragunnawali Reconciliation Action Plan. Schools can pledge to create a plan, & work together at a class, school and community level to be inclusive of Indigenous perspectives.#UoNTeach

[Stronger Smarter Institute @StrongerSmarter]

SSI Workplaces/RAPs: https://t.co/UKrW1bgyRE

Does your school have a RAP to foster reconciliation through education? Find out more about how your school can foster better education outcomes a RAP SSI Workplaces can support you! @Rec_Australia
READ: https://t.co/e1iBg64oTh

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

Eight ways of Aboriginal learning allows Indigenous students to engage with content via a culturally sensitive lens. Smith et. al., (2017) state Indigenous wellbeing is enhanced through cultural competence. Can eight ways benefit your students? #UoNTeach

[EduTweetOz @EduTweetOz]

Have you explored the 8 ways of learning Aboriginal framework? #NAIDOC https://t.co/x44DoWzftK

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

What a brilliant way to incorporate Indigenous culture through the creative arts. How many other ways can you think of to include and promote Indigenous #inclusivity and #culturaldiversity through all KLA’s?#UoNTeach

[Ray Ingrey @nswaecg]

Recognising 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages, students learnt and performed Acknowledgement to Country in Gamilaraay at our recent Gamilaraay Language and Culture Camp held in Gunnedah!! @mscott @GeorgeHarrisson @dizdarm #interrnationalyearofindigenouslanguages

[Gayle @GayleCol3]

Connecting to community enhances authentic teaching and learning experiences for students (Sharkey et. al, 2016). The Indigenous Governance Toolkit provides a list of community assets- imagine the impact these assets would have on Indigenous students in your classroom.#UoNTeach