Aboriginal studies and Torres Strait Islander studies
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Aboriginal studies and Torres Strait Islander studies |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 2898 |
Book Title | Studies of society and environment: exploring the teaching possibilities |
Authors | |
Author | Price, Kaye |
Editors | Marsh, Colin J. |
Edition | 5th edition |
Page Range | 362-387 |
Chapter Number | 15 |
Number of Pages | 26 |
Year | 2008 |
Publisher | Pearson Education Australia |
Pearson Education | |
Place of Publication | Sydney, Australia |
ISBN | 9780733986239 |
0733986234 | |
Web Address (URL) | http://wps.pearsoned.com.au |
Abstract | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies have not always been seen as important areas of study. It is only recently that these studies have been seen as contemporary and studied within the area of social education. This chapter discusses ways in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies have been marginalised (and identifies the museum or 'tea towel' approach as an example) and provides a compelling argument for the inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies in school curricula. A range of approaches that facilitate student engagement with this critical area of study are examined. Chapter 15 also explores the issue of school context - that is the importance and relevance of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander Studies for different students (non-indigenous; and rural, remote and urban indigenous). Perhaps most importantly, this chapter emphasises the need to make the curriculum inclusive of all students and of making things Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander an everyday occurrence rather than an artificial, isolated experience. A range of relevant teaching and learning resources are detailed and at the conclusion of the chapter several activities are provided to consolidate students' understanding of this chapter. This section of the companion website asks students to explore the range of digital resources available to support the teaching and learning of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. |
Keywords | Australia; Queensland; curriculum; white settlement; indigenous inhabitants; first Australians; culture |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390107. Humanities and social sciences curriculum and pedagogy (excl. economics, business and management) |
450107. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history | |
450599. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, society and community not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
Byline Affiliations | University of Canberra |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q112w/aboriginal-studies-and-torres-strait-islander-studies
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