The Issues of Racism in AFL and Society

This lesson is designed to build students’ competencies in the following skills:

• creative thinking
• critical thinking
• communication
• cultural understanding
• empathy
• ethical understanding
• reflection

Australian Curriculum (v9.0) content description: Year 10, History

Students learn: 

• significant events and methods in the movement for the civil rights of First Nations Australians (AC9HH10K11)
• continuing efforts to create change in civil rights and freedoms for First Nations Australians (AC9HH10K13).

Relevant parts of Year 10 achievement standards: Students explain the role of significant ideas, individuals, groups and institutions connected to the developments of this period and their influences on Australian and global history.

NSW Syllabus outcomes:

A student:

• explains Aboriginal Peoples’ experiences and perspectives related to their struggle for rights and freedoms (HI5-APP-01).

General capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking, Digital Literacy, Ethical Understanding, Intercultural Understanding, Literacy, Personal and Social Capability 

Cross-curriculum priority: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

Level of teacher scaffolding: Low - organisation of activities and access to digital resources.

UN SDG 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

• Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development.

• Device capable of displaying audiovisual material
• Student Worksheet

These resources have been created with the support of the Collingwood Football Club and Collingwood Football Club Community Foundation. The Collingwood Football Club Foundation leads social and cultural change through football, and is committed to leading, acting, progressing and inspiring anti-racism, cultural safety, diversity, equity and respect.

Respectful Terminology: Engaging with First Nations peoples

Quick summary: This course equips educators with the knowledge and confidence to use respectful terminology when engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, and cultures.