One song at a time, one conversation at a time. Embedding the Cross Curricular Priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures in the Primary Music Room.
Reconciliation is everyone’s business. As educators we are responsible to not only educate ourselves and move towards reconciliation but also to help our students develop knowledge, understanding and empathy in this important area. As Music Educators, we are in the perfect position to influence and lead our schools in this important area. There is so much we can do in and through our art form.
Through the lense of the Cross Curricular Priorities (v9), Deb and Debbie will share activities and repertoire that they have used effectively in their Primary Music Classrooms. They will also discuss protocols and processes from their own experience and research.
Through activities and repertoire shared in this session, Deb and Debbie will lead you to further your understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.
As non-indigenous educators, we are aware of the need to be respectful and sensitive, however, this can not be an excuse to do nothing, we must all move forward, making connections and striving to improve our practice. Introducing just one song or one conversation at a time can begin to move your program forward. As the theme of NAIDOC week 2022 says “Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! with us to amplify our voices and narrow the gap between aspiration and reality, good intent and outcome.”