NSW ETU’S ASPIRING LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE & 8 WAYS OF ABORIGINAL LEARNING PEDAGOGY Presenters: Christie & Andrew

Aspiring Leadership Conference Aim: Developing staff to lead the implementation of the 8 ways pedagogy into curriculum programs Further enhance the capacity of aspiring staff in leadership development To showcase what other ETU’s are currently incorporating into their settings.

Experiences / Highlights 1. Roar ‘n’ Snore 2 Experiences / Highlights 1. Roar ‘n’ Snore 2. Freezing cold temperatures (just ask Rob) 3. Knowledge of a different way to implement the 8 Ways (Wiradjuri, Kamilaroi & Ngiyampa) and gaining a better understanding of different Aboriginal cultures 5. Jan Anderson (Principal – Beecroft PS) leadership and mentor presentation 6. Visit to Lincoln ETU

8 Ways of Aboriginal Learning Conference

We connect through the stories we share. (Story Sharing)

2. We picture our pathways of knowledge. (Learning Maps)

3. We see, think, act, make and share without words. (Non-verbal)

4. We keep and share knowledge with art and objects. (Symbols & Images)

5. We work with lessons from land and nature. (Land Links)

6. We put different ideas together and create new knowledge 6. We put different ideas together and create new knowledge. (Non Linear)

7. We work from wholes to parts, watching and then doing 7. We work from wholes to parts, watching and then doing. (Deconstruct & Reconstruct) Take model apart Put back together Watch first Then do

8. We bring new knowledge home to help our mob (Community Links)

8 Ways Wikispace http://8ways.wikispaces.com/

Visit to Lincoln ETU/Orana JJC 1 Visit to Lincoln ETU/Orana JJC 1. 8 Ways learning is engrained into all of their T & L programs 2. They run the same intensive L & N as we do here, however they also run the accelerated L & N add on for students who are well behind. This is done through a withdrawal program – Norta Norta 3. All KLA’s covered throughout the week 4. Aboriginal Language and cultural classes 5. TAFE delivered small motors, wood and metal program running 6. Circus skills

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