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A change of tack

To make this more useful to me, I've decided to use my blog as a medium for my Reflective Journal for the subject Teaching Australian Indigenous Students. It is about what the title suggests and is a fourth year topic. So far it has been both interesting and useful, and has even provided theory and to practical strategies (mor than I can say for the promises of othe subjects). The most significant thing for me so far, has been becoming aware of how ignorant I am about Indigenous Cultures. For example, did you know it's considered rude to look a person directly in the eyes when you are talking to them? Or did you know that a Grandparent has as much authority as a parent to a child? I didn't.

The aim of the Reflective Journal is for me to respond to readings, lectures, tutorials, and anything else related to Teaching Australian Indigenous Students.

Posted at 03:49PM Sep 16, 2008 by April W  |