Knowing, Being, Doing: Aboriginal Pedagogy in Practice - Gosford

"Knowing, Being, Doing: Aboriginal Pedagogy in Practice" Gosford Collaboration Event

10th May 2025

Join us for an inspiring full-day workshop led by esteemed presenters Jessica Staines from Koori Curriculum and Belinda Huntriss from Freshwater Education. This immersive experience is designed for educators eager to integrate Aboriginal perspectives into their teaching practices through exploring Aboriginal pedagogy.

About the Workshop

Aboriginal pedagogy emphasises teaching through culture rather than simply aboutculture. Through this workshop, educators will explore the diverse ways Aboriginal peoples know, be, and do—fostering a deeper appreciation for
Aboriginal culture and its significance in education.

Jessica and Belinda, both experienced Aboriginal educators, will guide participants through hands-on activities that include Aboriginal art, storytelling, and forming connections with Country. This workshop offers practical experiences that will enable educators to critically reflect on their own practices, discover how to weave cultural perspectives into their everyday teaching and build cultural responsiveness.

Aboriginal pedagogy emphasises teaching through culture rather than simply aboutculture. Through this workshop, educators will explore the diverse ways Aboriginal peoples know, be, and do—fostering a deeper appreciation for
Aboriginal culture and its significance in education.

Jessica and Belinda, both experienced Aboriginal educators, will guide participants through hands-on activities that include Aboriginal art, storytelling, and forming connections with Country. This workshop offers practical experiences that will enable educators to critically reflect on their own practices, discover how to weave cultural perspectives into their everyday teaching and build cultural responsiveness.

What to Expect

- Play Kits: Participants will receive specially curated play kits upon arrival, filled with resources to enhance their learning experience.

- Group Activities: Engage with fellow attendees as you unravel and reflect on your teaching practices. Collaborate to share ideas and insights that promote inclusiveness in the classroom.

- Cultural Immersion: Come prepared to play, yarn, and connect with your fellow educators — all while enjoying the rich tapestry of Aboriginal culture.

This workshop is for all educators who are open to new ways of knowing, being, and doing, and who strive to create inclusive classrooms that celebrate the diversity of all children.

- Play Kits: Participants will receive specially curated play kits upon arrival, filled with resources to enhance their learning experience.

- Group Activities: Engage with fellow attendees as you unravel and reflect on your teaching practices. Collaborate to share ideas and insights that promote inclusiveness in the classroom.

- Cultural Immersion: Come prepared to play, yarn, and connect with your fellow educators — all while enjoying the rich tapestry of Aboriginal culture.

This workshop is for all educators who are open to new ways of knowing, being, and doing, and who strive to create inclusive classrooms that celebrate the diversity of all children.

Event Details

Date: 10th May 2025

Registration: 9:00 AM

Session start: 9:30 AM

Session ends: 3:30 PM

Location: Gosford RSL, 26 Central Coast Highway, West Gosford, NSW, 2250

Tickets:$289 inc GST and Booking Fee

Meals Included: Lunch and afternoon tea will be provided, ensuring you are nourished and energised throughout the day.

Date: 10th May 2025

Registration: 9:00 AM

Session start: 9:30 AM

Session ends: 3:30 PM

Location: Gosford RSL, 26 Central Coast Highway, West Gosford, NSW, 2250

Tickets:$289 inc GST and Booking Fee

Meals Included: Lunch and afternoon tea will be provided, ensuring you are nourished and energised throughout the day.

Who Should Attend?

Primary School Teachers

Early Childhood Educators

Family Day Care Educators

OOSHC Educators

What people are saying about Koori Curriculum

“Honestly there were so many valuable ideas shared by Jessica that I'm very keen to implement in my service. I'm going to look back over my notes with my team to see how we can implement some of these ideas.”

Lamisse Kazzi

“I really appreciate having been given a resource audit as this is something that is easy to implement and helpful to identify gaps within children’s spaces.

I also really liked insight into how to program culturally and appropriately for children in an individual way, as well as an achievable way. All of the suggestions are something that can be easily implemented in a big service that I’m in, with ease and no feelings of overwhelming.

Which means a great outcome for the children, families and educators in the service. Thank you!”

Emily Claringbold

“It was an amazing workshop. The biggest thing that stood out to me was integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources that were authentic to the community and naturally included within experiences, rather than having implementation be a “theme” e.g. NAIDOC week etc.

I also loved the comment about anaphylaxis question on an intake form with a clear picture of next steps, whereas ticking a box off for background and culture didn’t have clear explanation as to why info was being gathered.”

Elizabeth Saa

"I just wanted to say thanks so much for the training session. I'd been hoping to come along to in-person training with you for a while and I'm so glad I finally did it. It was so worthwhile. It was a really helpful day that challenged my thinking personally and professionally. I'm really looking forward to putting things into practice and continuing learning."

Eliza Batten

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Got Questions?

: The "Aboriginal Perspectives and Sustainability" workshop registration opens at 9:00 AM with the workshop running from 9:30AM to 3:30PM on the 10th of May 2025 with a 30 minute lunch break.
: Yes, via AfterPay. Choose AfterPay at checkout for more details.
: No there is no group rate for the "Aboriginal Perspectives and Sustainability" workshop
: Please contact us at info@kooricurriculum.com including the email address used for the purchase and the new email address.
: Please contact us at info@kooricurriculum.com including your order number and the email addresses to be included in communications.
: Tickets are sold on a strictly no-refund basis. But in the event that the "Aboriginal Perspectives and Sustainability" workshop is cancelled, you will be refunded the face value of the ticket. If the event is postponed due to COVID19 we will give you the option to have a ticket for the next event. The right is reserved to vary advertised schedules to add, withdraw or substitute speakers and sessions where necessary.
: We understand that availability can change, at this stage we do not have alternative dates for the "Aboriginal Perspectives and Sustainability" workshop and therefore cannot reschedule.
: You can reach us at info@kooricurriculum.com and one of our team will respond within 1 business day.
: Yes the event is live. There will be no recording of the "Aboriginal Perspectives and Sustainability" workshop.
: Yes. If you choose to attend the event please let Jess know on the day as she always enjoys meeting Koori Curriculum Club members. There are no discounts offered Koori Curriculum Club members.
: Please contact us at info@kooricurriculum.com and one of our team will respond as quickly as they can to support you during the event.

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