Supportive aboriginal and torres strait islander identity

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Using the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) as a reference, define the terms listed below. Indicate in the space provided which term you are defining.

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	a) Children are born belonging to a culture, which is not only influenced by traditional practices, heritage and ancestral knowledge, but also by the experiences, values and beliefs of individual families and communities. Educators view culture and the context of family as central to children’s sense of being and belonging, and to success in lifelong learning.

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While quality area does link Quality Area 1 would be more appropriate as it is talking about the programming.

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Briefly explain two (2) reasons why educators need to emphasise cultural competence in their programs and practices.

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List two (2) of the core principles in Early Childhood Australia’s (ECA) Code of Ethics that have a clear connection to cultural diversity and cultural competence.

	1)Children are citizens from birth with civil, cultural, linguistic, social and economic rights. 2)Democratic, fair and inclusive practices promote equity and a strong sense of belonging.

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a) Briefly explain three (3) ways you can develop your cultural competence.

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b) Reflect on your own personal values, beliefs and biases about cultural differences. In a short paragraph, describe how your own culture and biases might influence your interactions with children and their families.

flexibility within the work place. I believe that as I have these views and biases, this will allow for others to feel comfortable and supported by me.

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List four (4) ways an education and care service can celebrate the culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

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	a)Terra nullius essentially asserted that Indigenous people were non-human. This premise formed the basis of the relationship between Indigenous people and the nation state from its very inception. This problematic relationship has never been fully resolved, even in light of the Mabo decision and resulting Native Title

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List four (4) of the effects that European colonisation has had on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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For some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the effects of colonisation continue to influence the way that they view early childhood education and care. It can also influence their decision to access services.

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Grief, loss and trauma are all human experiences. But for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, repeated losses and injustices have contributed to intergenerational trauma.

concentrate, pay attention, retain and recall new information. Their behaviour is often challenging in the school environment.

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Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow. Indicate in the space provided which question you are answering.

Tara, 20, has a four-month-old baby and a five-year-old boy and travelled with her sister and their husbands from the eastern province of Hassakeh.

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a) List three (3) traumatic experiences that this family faced.

a) The children couldn' t walk in the street or go to school because people kidnap kids for ransom; There were planes dropping bombs; they had to cross rebel checkpoints and government checkpoints on the way to escape.

b) Learning more about the family by talking to children, parents
Providing a culturally safe environment, building on local strengths and incorporating local perspectives in everyday practice;
Allowing time, flexibility and understanding to build trusting and respectful relationships; Acknowledging there are specific issues around trauma, loss and grief
Treat them equally as to everybody else in the centre
c) Gain a broad understanding of their refugee experience. As educators, put yourself in the shoes of the child and reflect on the journey they have made, prior to turning up at your service.

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For each area listed, briefly describe the role an educator plays in bi-lingual
maintenance for children in their service. Indicate in the space provided which stage you are answering.

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Non-professional interpreters such as relatives or friends should only be used for conveying general information regarding routine needs or day to day issues of the service. The use of non-professionals could result in a breach of confidentiality, they may not be impartial, they could have an emotional involvement and tend to filter information, their language ability may be limited, and particularly in complex situations, there is no guarantee of impartiality or professionalism. Do not use
children as interpreters.

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In your own words, briefly describe the term ‘Sorry Business’.

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