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"In a recent radio interview with 4BC, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said
students should learn about the atrocities suffered by Indigenous people in
Australia. Historical events such as massacres should be part of the Australian
history curriculum. Albanese added it was something that should be done without
feelings of shame from non-Indigenous teachers.
In addition, Albanese has stated teachers’ cultural competency could be further
highlighted as an educational issue to be addressed. Cultural competency
involves an organisation or individual valuing the importance of other cultures
and using this to inform their working practices.
This is one of the reasons the Australian education system requires the voice
of Indigenous educators: Australian teachers (most of whom are non-Indigenous)
can lack confidence and effectiveness in teaching Indigenous students and
delivering Indigenous curriculum content.
Teaching true Australian history that represents a more balanced telling is
vital. But it is only one aspect of Australia’s education system that requires
urgent attention."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
