Elements and Performance Criteria
- Elements define the essential outcomes.
- Contribute to a positive education environment
- Access and clarify organisation policies and legislation relating to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education with relevant personnel
- Build positive relationships that value diversity through all interactions with students
- Identify and consult with appropriate persons to obtain knowledge of local region and cultural identity
- Contribute to the planning and inclusion of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander contexts in education programs and the learning environment
- Support community engagement
- Access community resources and personnel in a culturally appropriate way which shows respect for local culture and customs
- Invite community members to contribute personally and/or through provision of resources to education programs
- Negotiate with community members regarding approaches to provision of pastoral care initiatives ensuring the inclusion of appropriate personnel
- Support the cultural identity of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students
- Develop own skills and knowledge to enhance interactions with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students
- Support the management of information in a culturally appropriate manner, including identification of how and with whom information can be shared
- Provide opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to share local context and cultural knowledge
- Use cultural diversity to enhance education opportunities for all students
- Support literacy and numeracy strategies
- Select and where necessary contextualise literacy and numeracy resources to create meaningful learning experiences in consultation with the teacher
- Support the management of literacy and numeracy program resources and personnel
- Select delivery and communication strategies in consultation with the teacher
- Obtain advice to identify barriers to learning and to develop strategies that match the students’ learning needs