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Contribute to teaching of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture

Contribute to teaching of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS054
State Code
ODK65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/07/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2021
Field of Education
079999 - Education, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
30/11/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist a teacher to develop a series of lessons relating to local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander languages and culture.The unit applies to education support workers who operate under the guidance and supervision of a teacher or other educational professional. They work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop knowledge of local languages and cultures.
  • 1.1. Identify and access credible sources of information about local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures and languages.
  • 1.2. Handle information in a culturally sensitive way taking account of how and with whom information can be shared.
  • 1.3. Recognise and distil information that may assist in lesson development.
  • 1.4. Identify the context for learning based on consultation with the teacher.
2. Contribute to planning of learning experiences
  • 2.1. Use information from research as the basis for ideas on incorporation of language and culture in learning experiences.
  • 2.2. Identify curriculum requirements for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander languages and culture with teacher guidance.
  • 2.3. Develop ideas for a sequence of effective language and cultural learning experiences based on the curriculum.
  • 2.4. Develop assessment and evaluation criteria for the sequence of learning experiences with teacher guidance.
3. Engage with students in language learning.
  • 3.1. Implement planned sequence of language learning activities in consultation with teacher.
  • 3.2. Gather and evaluate assessment data for further planning.
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