Embedding Authentic First Nations Content within Biomedical Science Curriculum
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Paper/Presentation Title | Embedding Authentic First Nations Content within Biomedical Science Curriculum |
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Presentation Type | Presentation |
Authors | Myer, Sarah (Author), Fossey, Uncle Wayne (Author), Ward, Raelene (Author) and Whiteside, Eliza J. (Author) |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (2022) |
ERA Conference ID | 50288 |
Number of Pages | 1 |
Year | 2022 |
Place of Publication | Sydney, Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | https://openjournals.library.sydney.edu.au/IISME/article/view/16247 |
Conference/Event | Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (2022) |
Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education | |
Event Details | Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (2022) Event Location Perth, Australia |
Event Details | Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education ACSME |
Abstract | The importance of incorporating First Nations content into curriculum has been widely recognised with significant progress in developing curricula and graduate attributes in several disciplines (Australian Government Department of Health, 2021; Page, et al., 2019), however substantial work remains, particularly in the sciences. A recent review of our Biochemistry of Nutrition curriculum identified an opportunity to incorporate authentic First Nations food and health content. Through collaboration with the University of Southern Queensland’s Elder in Residence, a new module was developed. The module, built around a traditional yarning circle experience, shared First Nations knowledge of culture, nutrition, and medicine. This was supported by lectorials and other content, including the importance of Indigenous research governance. As we also recognised the need to introduce First Nations content vertically across the curriculum, we further collaborated with a First Nations health expert to integrate and deliver topics such as historical policies, health perspectives, and cultural safety into our first-year foundational Biomedical Science course. Student feedback on these enhancements has been positive and the yarning circle approach to learning attracted substantial media attention. By forming collaborations with local First Nations leaders, we have developed authentic First Nations content that has strengthened student knowledge and graduate preparation for work in the health and research fields. |
Keywords | First Nations knowledge, bush medicine, bush food, Indigenous science |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 450213. Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, histories, culture, country, perspectives and ethics in education |
450602. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander biological sciences | |
320599. Medical biochemistry and metabolomics not elsewhere classified | |
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Byline Affiliations | School of Health and Medical Sciences |
University of Southern Queensland | |
School of Nursing and Midwifery | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q7vvq/embedding-authentic-first-nations-content-within-biomedical-science-curriculum
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