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They also provide an opportunity for teachers to engage all students in respect and recognition of the world's oldest continuous living cultures.Īboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures The elaborations and accompanying teacher background information support teachers in providing a more culturally responsive curriculum experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students resulting in increased engagement and better educational outcomes. The teacher background information is accessible through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures icon appearing next to the elaboration. It also includes a list of consulted works, provided as evidence of the research undertaken to inform the development of the teacher background information. They are scientifically rigorous, demonstrating how Indigenous history, culture, knowledge and understanding can be incorporated into teaching core scientific concepts.Įach elaboration is accompanied by teacher background information that explains in detail the cultural and historical significance of the chosen topic and how it connects to the core science curriculum content. The elaborations acknowledge that Aboriginal Peoples and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have worked scientifically for millennia and continue to contribute to contemporary science. These elaborations were developed with the assistance of ACARA's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group and Taskforce, and Science and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander curriculum specialists, and provide practical examples across all three strands of the science curriculum and all year levels.

In response to feedback from community and educators, ACARA has developed 95 new elaborations with accompanying teacher background information to help teachers to incorporate the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority in the Australian Curriculum: Science. New Science elaborations addressing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority is designed for all students to engage in reconciliation, respect and recognition of the world’s oldest continuous living cultures.

that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are able to see themselves, their identities and their cultures reflected in the curriculum of each of the learning areas, can fully participate in the curriculum and can build their self-esteem.

Therefore, the Australian Curriculum is working towards addressing two distinct needs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education: It recognises the need for the Australian Curriculum to provide every opportunity possible to ‘close the gap’. ACARA acknowledges the gap in learning outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their non-Indigenous peers.

The Australian Curriculum sets consistent national standards to improve learning outcomes for all young Australians.

National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions.

General capabilities and career education.

Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages.

Supporting gifted and talented students.

Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures.