Jajoo Warrngara

Jajoo Warrngara: The Culture Classroom is an education portal from #SharingStoriesFoundation led by Traditional Custodians from Communities across Australia to support the delivery of authentic #FirstNations perspectives and stories in classrooms. Visit www.jajoowarrngara.org to learn more. #Jajoowarrngara #Education #Teachers #FirstNations

It’s Science Week! To celebrate, we acknowledge all the communities who have collaborated with us to co-created science units and lessons for your classrooms. Do you want to learn more about: 🪃 Boomerang aerodynamics and principles of flight (Year 7-8, The Boomerang Principle)  🌌Light phenomena and scientific theories behind The Min Min Lights (Year 5, The Min Min Lights) 🦘Animal life cycles and adaptations from traditional and Western Science perspectives (Year 3, Life Cycles on Country) 🍃Traditional bush medicines and their scientific validation through phytochemistry (Year 7, Gumby Gumby - Valuing Traditional Medicines) 🪨Rock formation and their chemical properties (Year 4, Rock Cycles) 🧪Sustainable design and the chemistry of natural materials, including polymers and bio-materials (Year 4, Our Earth's Magical Materials) 🐬Symbiotic relationships and echolocation in dolphins, with a focus on biological and environmental sciences (Year 5, For the Buangans (Dolphins)) 🌧️Weather cycles and environmental impact assessments using meteorological data (Year 5, Floods and Drought) 🌱Caring for Country and the ecological significance of the Willandra Lakes, including conservation (Year 3, Knowing Country) A huge shout out to Harmony Domaille, our curriculum writer and Head of Education for co-creating these incredible lessons. Find out more on Jajoo Warrngara:  https://lnkd.in/ge-KQW3W Keep an eye out on our platform for more deadly lessons soon. #ScienceWeek2024 #FirstNationsScience #DeadlyScience

At Jajoo Warrngara we are growing our library of First Nations histories so more young people can learn about our shared history. We share knowledge through community perspectives co-designed with community members across the Country. In the Native Police unit, year 9 students can explore the historical impact of colonial regimes, including the Native Police Force. They learn about the enduring effects of past policies and laws and how they link to contemporary culture, ways of knowing, doing and being. To view our units on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and histories go to: https://lnkd.in/gSwWihuP #Indigenouseducation #firsnationsperspectives #education

Our interactive Discovery Maps are exclusive to Jajoo Warrngara. Communities Welcome visitors to Country and share stories and insights about their cultures and histories directly from their Communities. Students are invited on a journey across the land, engaging with each community on Country, exploring the cultural knowledges passed down from generation to generation, through immersive video and animations. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/gmccjC7e #firstnationsperspective #indigenous #indigenouseducation

Pitta Pitta people are the Traditional Custodians of the lands in North-West Queensland. The Pitta Pitta people have continuously lived in harmony with the land for thousands of years prior to colonisation. Pitta Pitta is the language of the Pitta Pitta people. The Pitta Pitta people welcome you to their educational resources and media.  To access, sign up to Jajoo Warrngara: www.jajoowarrngara.org #Indigenouseducation #firstnationsperspectives #education

New research released in NAIDOC Week has found 67% of Australian teachers are afraid of saying the 'wrong thing' when it comes to embedding First Nations histories and cultures into classrooms. The research collaboration between SharingStories Foundation and University of Queensland, Critical Thinking project has found many insights that can support teachers authentically embed First Nations perspectives, by utilising  Jajoo Warrngara resources with their students.  To read the article and hear from Dr Yael Leibovitch, the lecturer and Director of Research at the UQ Critical Thinking Project go to: https://lnkd.in/grc5mXcs Image: Purnululu Aboriginal Independent School students

After over 10 years of working with Custodians, we are very excited to share the results of our Case Study that explore the impact Jajoo Warrngara’s community driven media and educational resources have on teacher confidence when embedding the Australian Curriculum’s Cross curriculum priority Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures.   We thank the University of Queensland, Critical Thinking Project who led the delivery of this Case Study on our behalf. This has been a long-awaited opportunity for us to test our community-driven approach to developing resources for classroom learning environments across the nation. 67% of teachers surveyed case study said they were uncomfortable sharing First Nations perspectives in relation to the Australian Curriculum. Jajoo Warrngara aims to change that. With our many teacher resources 📖, we aim to help teachers feel more comfortable sharing knowledge in the classroom, in a respectful way 👍🏽. To read more about our research and hear from our Co-CEO, Sharon Williams go to: https://lnkd.in/gEwZvPcE #indigenouseducation #education #firstnationsperspectives

Hear from our Co-CEO Sharon, about creating culturally inclusive learning experiences for First Nations students. “Ensuring that students see themselves reflected in their learning can help to foster diverse and inclusive learning environments. Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives not just in curriculum, but in day to day practice can empower First Nations learners to contribute their own knowledge and enhance their learning through lived experiences, languages and cultures.” To learn more go to Jajoo Warrngara: The Culture Classroom: https://lnkd.in/gqQ6ayNz #education #firstnationsperspectives #aboriginaleducation

Last week SharingStories Foundation and Community Arts Network met with Ballardong Noongar Elders Aunty Audrey Narkle Nettle, Aunty Merle Narkle Goodwin and Aunty Gail Airey to finalise education resources and a Welcome to Country film for Jajoo Warrngara, the Culture Classroom. The resources accompany the original animated films, ‘Welcome To Balardong’ created by Noongar custodians and produced by Community Arts Network in 2019. We would like to thank the Custodians for their time and efforts in collaborating on the teacher resources. We would also like to acknowledge videographer, Drew Kendell for his work during our sessions. Stay posted for the launch of the resources in late June! Image Credit: Drew Kendell #indigenouseducation #teachers #aboriginaleducation

Our educational platform, Jajoo Warrngara, is growing! We now have over 150 First Nations-led lessons to help teachers embed First Nations perspectives in schools. With over 30 engaging cultural films, eight interactive digital books, and six learning maps, there are hours of discovery to be had. Aligned to the Australian Curriculum, this platform gives teachers a way to share lessons on subjects ranging from math to reading and science to history. Students and teachers alike will enjoy the platform, so check it out today! www.jajoowarrngara.org #teachers #indigenouseducation #education