Course summary
This unit is designed to inform and up-skill educators as they begin to incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into their practice.
You will learn:
- the beginnings of including First Nations Peoples’ perspectives in your practice
- a broad introduction to First Nations Peoples’ perspectives
- some initial ideas on how to include First Nations Peoples’ perspectives in your practice
- how to further your learning.
Course time:
About 30 to 45 minutes - perfect for after work or during a spare period. You will have ongoing access via your user dashboard.
Accreditation:
This course is mapped to the Professional Standards for Teachers.
- 1.4.2 Strategies for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- 2.4.2 Understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
- 4.4.2 Ensure students’ well-being and safety within school by implementing school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.
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Beginning To Include First Nations Peoples' Perspectives In Your Classroom
Course Instructor

Your instructor Hayley, is an experienced Early Years Educator, Primary School Teacher, and Instructional Designer for Cool. She will be on hand to answer any questions you might have while undertaking this course. Just click the Get In Touch button to the left.
This course has been designed in consultation with experts in the fields of education and wellbeing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will this take to complete?
About 30 to 45 minutes - perfect for after work or during a spare period. You will have ongoing access via your user dashboard.
How does it work?
This course is on-demand and for private study. Learn at your own pace and at times that suit you. Get a certificate when you finish. You will have ongoing access.
Is this course accredited?
This course is mapped to the Professional Standards for Teachers.
1.4.2 Strategies for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
2.4.2 Understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
4.4.2 Ensure students’ well-being and safety within school by implementing school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.
Who are the instructors?
This course is designed in consultation with teachers, principals, psychologists, counsellors, scientists, and all manner of experts in the education field.
Cool Australia's curriculum team continually reviews and refines our resources to be in line with changes to the Australian Curriculum and best educational practice, so you can be sure your learning is at the cutting edge of education theory.