Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Protocols Guide – for Teachers
This Protocols Guide is essential reading for teachers embarking on units of study involving First Nations perspectives, histories, content, stories, and peoples. It is highly recommended teachers read this Guide in full before a first lesson.
Before you start
Please give 10-12 minutes time to read this Guide. It will help prepare educators to establish a culturally safe and informed learning environment for all students.
This is an abridged version of a comprehensive Guide currently being developed. This longer version is yet to be published.
SBS is grateful to Aunty Norma Ingram for her sharing of her expertise and knowledges as a consultant on this Protocols project.
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Australian Curriculum
Cross-Curriculum Priorities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
General Capabilities
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Australian Professional Standards for Teachers Links
1. Know your students and how they learn:
Graduate: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
Proficient: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
Highly Accomplished: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
2. Know the content and how to teach it:
Graduate: 2.1, 2.4, 2.6
Proficient: 2.1, 2.4, 2.6
Highly Accomplished: 2.1, 2.4, 2.6
3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning:
Graduate: 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
Proficient: 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
Highly Accomplished: 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments:
Graduate: 4.1, 4.4, 4.5
Proficient: 4.1, 4.4, 4.5
Highly Accomplished: 4.1, 4.4, 4.5
5. Provide feedback and report on student learning:
Graduate: N/A
Proficient: N/A
Highly Accomplished: N/A
6. Engage in professional learning:
Graduate: 6.1, 6.2 , 6.4
Proficient: 6.1, 6.2, 6.4
Highly Accomplished: 6.1, 6.2, 6.4
7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community:
Graduate: 7.1, 7.4
Proficient: 7.1, 7.4
Highly Accomplished: 7.1, 7.4