Course Summary
In this course, we explore how we can Acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of the land. Participants will learn the importance of this acknowledgment, gaining insights into the complex connections Indigenous communities maintain with their Country. The course provides tips on effectively delivering an Acknowledgement of Country, including what to include and avoid, and emphasises the distinction between Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country. Participants are encouraged to prepare their own Acknowledgement, considering local context, Traditional Owners, and personal connections to make it meaningful.
You will learn:
- the importance of Acknowledgement of Country, understanding its role in recognizing and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land.
- the complex and multi-layered connections Indigenous peoples maintain with their Country, exploring how these connections influence spiritual, physical, cultural, social, and emotional well-being.
- practical tips for delivering a meaningful Acknowledgement of Country, including what to include in their acknowledgment, such as specifying the Country, naming Traditional Owners, using traditional names for significant areas, and paying respects to Elders.
- the difference between an Acknowledgement of Country and a Welcome to Country, providing insights into when and where each acknowledgment is appropriate, and who can perform them.
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.
Alignment to the Australian Professional Teacher Standards:
All of our courses are mapped to the Australian Professional Teacher Standards (AITSL), and your completion can be logged as relevant, teacher-identified professional development activity with all Australian state teaching regulatory authorities. To do this, grab your certificate of completion from your personal dashboard once the course is complete.
- 1.4 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.
Certificate of completion:
You will get a Cool.org certificate when you finish to prove that you have completed this course. You can access this certificate (and your course progress!) anytime via your personal dashboard.
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Course Content
How To Do An Acknowledgement Of Country
Course Instructor
Your instructor Hayley Sommeling-Farrugia is an experienced Early Years Educator, Primary School Teacher, and Instructional Designer for Cool. Hayley is an expert at developing content that considers the educational journey from start to finish, as she knows first-hand the experiences, knowledge and challenges of the educators.
Cool works with First Nations organisations and educators to help share knowledge and perspectives so that educators can confidently bring First Nations stories, cultures and histories into the classroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I log this PD with my State's teaching authority?
Yes! All of our courses are mapped to the Australian Professional Teacher Standards (AITSL), and your completion can be logged as relevant, teacher-identified professional development activity with all Australian state teaching regulatory authorities. To do this, grab your certificate of completion from your personal dashboard once the course is complete.
- 2.4.2 Understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
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.
Will I get proof of completion?
You will get a Cool.org certificate when you finish to prove that you have completed this course. You can access this certificate (and your course progress!) at any time via your personal dashboard.
Is this course accredited?
All of our courses are mapped to the Australian Professional Teacher Standards (AITSL), and your completion can be logged as relevant, teacher-identified professional development activity with all Australian state teaching regulatory authorities. To do this, grab your certificate of completion from your personal dashboard once the course is complete.
- 1.4 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.
Who are the instructors?
This course is designed by Cool.org's team of education specialists, in consultation with teachers, principals, psychologists, counsellors, and scientists.
Our team continually reviews and refines our resources to align 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.
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