Braeden O’Brien

4th Year Primary Ed University of Newcastle

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@CabanRory I think it's crucial for students understand why it's so important to re-use and reduce their waste.

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@29MarchUK Fourth* Year Primary Teachers helping students become more sustainable

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@KeelanAmee For sure, 21st Century skills are important for all aspects of learning.

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Through my research it has become clear to me how important it is to teach students the #21stcenturyskills, however what has really stood out to me is how interconnected these skills are with other global education focuses like sustainability and cultural diversity. #UoNTeach

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@Mark53758519 The 3 dimensions of the #QualityTeachingFramework definitely link in as well!

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@CarlyHarris12 Definitely, engaging with students through their culture benefits all students in the classroom, as they can all take something out of learning about different cultures.

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To reflect on my research about #culturaldiversity, I have definitely learnt the importance of learning, recognising and celebrating all students culture. Through authentic learning across KLA’s cultural diversity can be supported in the classroom. #UoNTeach

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@jaymieeve Group work is a great strategy, critical thinking and collaboration really go hand in hand with another if you are able to structure it right.

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Asking the ‘why’ questions to students is just one way to promote #criticalthinking. How else can we promote and influence students to use critical thinking? Just one of the important skills for #21stcenturylearning. #UoNTeach

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@CarlyHarris12 Yeah definitely, having students feel a sense of belonging in the classroom allows them to be more confident learners.

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Understanding the importance of being culturally aware in the classroom is something I definitely think I have become more mindful of. As a teacher what are some ways we can become more culturally aware in the classroom? #UoNTeach

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@CarlyHarris12 I totally agree, teaching students about this helps them make informed choices in the future. If a student has a good understanding of where and how food comes to their plate they have the potential to help influence their parents/caregivers as well.

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@CarlyHarris12 @NSWEducation So good to see teachers with a passion for learning!

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@CarlyHarris12 That would be a great project for students! Researching where the food in their lunch boxes come from would make students become a lot more aware of what they are putting in their bodies as well. #sustainabilty #UoNTeach

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@Aaron97UON @HovingtonMadde @naidocweek What I remember of NAIDOC week was when we had local Indigenous people in to share with us their culture. The learning experience was authentic and I think that’s why I remember this best. #UoNTeach #NAIDOCday

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@DanielSangster6 Awesome idea. Having students promote sustainability is a great way to get the message out there, that our Earths environment is so important. I also like how it ties in with the #21stcenturyskills

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@kehaniw1 I think group work is a start but needs to explicitly shown how to be done in a way that is effective. If students are shown how to collaborate effectively and bounce ideas of each other through intentional learning experiences it will strengthen these skills. #UoNTeach

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@ashleeprice912 @edutopia Some great ideas in there. Not only will it strengthen students cultural understandings, but also create a more harmonious class which will lead to a better teaching and learning experience.

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@DanielSangster6 That could be a great idea for an authentic experience for the students

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@ashleeprice912 That’s a great idea. Art is such an important part of many cultures so displaying artworks is a great way to incorporate culture in the classroom. Dance and music are also great art forms to incorporate in the classroom. #UoNTeach

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@ashleeprice912 Definitely agree! In a society where people interact with different cultures everyday, being taught the importance of being respectful to others culture is a vital skill to have. If everyone was culturally aware we would live in a much more harmonious society #UoNTeach

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@JackPet36913706 Such a great resource, it’s so important to use a range of pedagogical practices so we are able to engage with all students students in the classroom #UoNTeach