Teacher professional training
Are you a teacher looking to increase your accreditation hours?
Lets go straight to the issue for the majority of teachers: Where do i find valid and reliable Aboriginal education resources that will help me embed localised Aboriginal education into my teaching programs?
At Speaking in Colour we are experienced PD providers endorsed by the Hunter region AECG and have hundreds of testimonials from: teachers, executives and students of the impact our training and programs have.
Why not join our mailing list, check out our upcoming event or book us for your next staff development day or twilight session and see how we can support you in your teaching. With a min of 10 people per session, we can come to you.
Please Note travel 50kms outside of the Newcastle CBD will ensure travel costs.
Our training is also available for non educators to attend, just know you will be getting some good teaching.
1. How to implement Aboriginal perspectives
2hrs $89 pp (includes GST)
This course designed for educators using the Australian curriculum and has three main areas of focus, Understanding the:
- Why: Who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people? Why do we need to embed cultural content into our classrooms? How does closing the Gap relate to my classroom?
- How: What does this look like? How to be culturally appropriate in your region. Addressing and understanding the barriers for the children, educators, families and management
- Implementing strategies: What is a reliable and valid resource? Explore the cultural revivals sweeping the nation.
The session will encourage most educators to have a go at implementing Aboriginal perspectives.
2. Interwoven
2hrs $89 pp (includes GST)
Designed for Educators this practical based course has been designed to provide an understanding of Aboriginal weaving, the purpose, process and various techniques.
Educators have the opportunity to learn 4 processes and make examples to take back into their services.
We explore how this content is appropriate and demonstrate how these activities and knowledge can be connected into your day to day curriculum, within the framework of the Australian curriculum.
We also offer a brilliantly engaging 10 week program called Resurgence where students and staff are involved in a public artwork utilising Aboriginal weaving. There is opportunity for the artwork to go on exhibition and for each child name to be included in the catalogue. For more details on this program contact us at contact@speakingincolour.com.au
3. Possum Skin Cloaks
2hrs $89 pp (includes GST)
This practical based course has been designed to provide an understanding of Possum Skin Cloaks, the purpose, process and techniques.
Educators participate in the making of a keep sake to take back to your service (arm band), and have the opportunity to work (sew, design and burn) on a larger scale project such as a baby blanket.
We explore how this content is appropriate in the context of the Australian Curriculum and demonstrate how these activities and knowledges can be connected into your day to day curriculum.
We also offer a 10 week or 5 full day possum skin cloak program where students and staff are involved in the making of a teenaged sized possum skin cloak the school keeps. The outcomes of this program are amazing. For more details on this program contact us at contact@speakingincolour.com.au
4. Cultural Capacity Training: Historical overview [3 hours]
Interwoven with personal narratives this 3 hour workshop covers a wide range of topics to help the participant have a greater understanding and empathy of where we are at today
Included in your package: 1 presenter; survey monkey evaluation created, with data collated and presented in a report with recommendations; work booklet; and reference lists for further reading.
Optional extras are available as cost: Custom handouts, bush tucker, location hire, Smoking Ceremony, Welcome to Country, *on going advisory position, trouble shooting.
5. Cultural Capacity Training: Historical and Cultural immersion [6 hours]
The historical and application gives participants a chance to develop a greater understanding of a wide range of products while providing them to experience a cultural activity.
Included in your package: 2+ presenters; bush tucker catered morning tea and lunch; 2hr cultural activity (includes all materials – possible activities include: an Elders talk, a weaving workshop, a possum skin cloak workshop or a site visit with a local Elder; survey monkey evaluation created, with data collated and presented in a report with recommendations; work booklet; and eference lists for further reading.
Optional extras are available as cost: Custom handouts, location hire, Smoking Ceremony, Welcome to Country, *on going advisory position, trouble shooting.
