promising futures, transcending mere academic outcomes to foster holistic growth and empowerment (AITSIS, 2020). Cultural competence is a lifelong journey characterised by continuous learning, unlearning, and relearning (Krakouer, 2015). Educators and school leaders must immerse themselves wholeheartedly in this journey, recognising that growth and evolution are inherent aspects of cultural competence, both for themselves and their students (Krakouer, 2015). Through critical inquiry and engagement with…
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this right in 19944 and it added: "ordinary schools should accommodate all children, regardless of their intellectual, linguistic, social-emotional or physical condition" (UNESCO, 1994), providing a policy that valued diversity and called for inclusion to be the norm in all schools. It stated that inclusive schools were the most effective way to counter discriminatory approaches and attitudes towards students. In conjunction with these policies, The Australian Government are too in the attempt to articulate…
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children with an environment that will promote a sense of being, belonging and becoming. Educators are guided to work in partnership with families as they are the child’s most influential educators (Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations for Council of Australian Governments, 2010). Partnerships between educators and families underpin the quality of care that is provided. A child’s sense of belonging and learning is affected by the level of connection and communication…
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EDU10003 The World of Maths Assessment Two It is crucial to develop in children the ability to tackle problems with initiative and confidence…mathematics has changed from careful rehearsal of standard procedures to a focus on mathematical thinking and communication to prepare them for the world of tomorrow (Anghileri, 2006, p.2). Mathematical understanding influences all areas of life from social to private and civil. Therefore maths education is widely believed to be the single most…
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“the students suffering in terms of result”, the low retention rate of teachers as well as the declining rank of the Australian education system on the world stage is due to the lack of discipline in school and family environments (2014, para.9). Donnelly’s ideological understanding of the failing system is due to the loss of discipline and values. In Donnelly’s (2014) view, schools and families are identified as being the source of dissatisfaction and “the real problem” with the education system…
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Catholic schools cater for students with a diverse range of characteristics and experiences including physical, religious, personal health or wellbeing, cultural, psychological, intellectual, socio economic or life experiences. These characteristics and experiences are what shape a community life of a school. When students are enrolling or transitioning into schools, this process will assist to identify the needs of the student and any educational adjustments that need to be made. The enrolment application…
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What is inclusive education and how will this shape your teaching practice? 3142/7278EBL – Assignment 1 1 Introduction An inclusive education upholds the ideals of an equitable society where access to and successful participation in education are considered to be the right of every person in that society. This paper will argue that whilst some steps have been taken to ensure equity in education for all, there is still a long way to go before Australia can provide a truly inclusive educational…
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learners and help them believe that they can be successful pupils and “could mix it with the other kids”. This idea is also affirmed by the Australian Government “What Works” program (2010). Teachers should further communicate to Aboriginal students that educators, families and community elders expect high effort and achievement from them throughout their school careers. The documentary also highlighted the importance of acknowledging all positive academic and social student achievements. A young…
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I was born into an environment that set me up to be able to succeed at school. English is my first language and I speak it well enough to succeed at school and to be accepted into university. I am immersed in a society where the traditions, customs, practices and language of my heritage surround me and dominate all other identities. The practices and language used by my family were consistent with those of the schools I attended, where the autonomy and independence encouraged in Indigenous children…
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emphasises students associate through important teaching so they can make sense, recall, and harness how and what they have learnt (Kearns, 2017, p. 49). In truth that my knowledge of mathematical concepts and understandings to Australian Curriculum: Mathematics (The Australian Curriculum Assessment Authority [ACARA], 2017a, version 8.3) afterwards finishing EYMCT, showed many weaknesses and areas for development. Within ACARA’s Numeracy and Algebra (ACARA, 2017c) was a problem I have observed when…
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