NAIDOC Week Celebrations

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1. QUESTION
For this assessment task each student must write an essay that builds on the research and thinking undertaken for the group discussion.

Ethical Dilemmas - NAIDOC week is approaching and to celebrate one of the educators wants to incorporate an Indigenous theme into the curriculum. He is suggesting that the children paint boomerangs on cut out paper and make didgeridoos from paper towel rolls. You are concerned about the stereotypical representations this makes about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and you want to incorporate NAIDOC celebrations in more culturally respectful ways. Some of the educators think you are making a fuss about nothing and are very keen to get involved with these and other craft activities.

Group discussion

Group discussion- Ethical Dilemmas : NAIDOC week is approaching and to celebrate one of the educators wants to incorporate an Indigenous theme into the curriculum. He is suggesting that the children paint boomerangs on cut out paper and make didgeridoos from paper towel rolls. You are concerned about the stereotypical representations this makes about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and you want to incorporate NAIDOC celebrations in more culturally respectful ways. Some of the educators think you are making a fuss about nothing and are very keen to get involved with these and other craft activities.

Thread: Recognition of the Dilemma Post: RE: Recognition of the Dilemma Author: Emily Brazel Posted Date:11 January 2016 16:22Status:Published.
As a parent at this center i recognise something is a dilemma. I do believe in my child celebrating NAIDOC week with her peers, therefore i agree that the craft activities are too stereotypical. Although my child is not Aboroiginal and Torres Strait Islander, i still believe in celebrating the history, culture and achievements of the Indigenous people and i want for my child to learn about this.

Thread: Recognition of the Dilemma
Post: RE: Recognition of the Dilemma
Author: Emily Brazel
Posted Date:11 January 2016 19:30
Status:Published.
I also would like to be involved in planning of NAIDOC week and i am sure other parents would like to be involved as well. I have some ideas for some various crafts you could do with the children that they would find exciting but also learn during the week. My child thoroughly enjoys art and craft!
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Thread:Recognition of the DilemmaPost:RE: Recognition of the DilemmaAuthor: Nicole Bernard Posted Date:11 January 2016 21:52Status:Published.
Child.
Today our teacher told us that we would be celebrating NAIDOC week this week. I’m very excited, our teacher explained that the Aboriginal people lived in Australia before we did and that we would be doing some special things like dancing, painting and playing instruments a bit like they do. Our teacher then showed us two pictures on the computer of flags and asked us if we knew what they were. I liked the one with the big yellow sun the best. She said it was the Aboriginal flag and the other was the Torres Strait Islander flag. Our teacher then told us we would be making a boomerang and she showed us a video of it flying, I wish I could throw a boomerang. We then used our fingers to paint dots all over our own boomerang on the paper. It was so much fun! I hope I can take it home. Our teach also said later we're going to make a didgeridoo, I don't know what that is but I like painting so I'm excited!
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Thread:Recognition of the DilemmaPost:RE: Recognition of the DilemmaAuthor: Michaela Barnett Posted Date:12 January 2016 08:23Status:Published.
Educator
I think this is a fabulous idea!
As working in an ingeiounes centre, community. I it wonderful to come to anther centre and see that other educators are passionate about NAIDOC week. Although the activities are common but this is basic introduction to the subject for the educator and children to learn about. I personally feel this is a great start! It opens the eyes for the educator and the children to move forward together and learn together.
It doesn't matter about the stereotype of the activities, i feel it's great that people are still acknowledging it and taking advantage of it to keep up the history.
Although i do have one opposition to the activities - making the didgeridoo's as this is a cultural matter, children and women are not permitted to play this intrusment. Perhaps i can hepl organise someone to come in and play it for the children and then they can see one visually and hear the different sounds that are developed.
Overall this is a FANTASIC idea.
Well done to the other educator
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Thread:Ethical cyclePost:RE: Ethical cycleAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:12 January 2016 11:06Status:Published.
a good reminder Michaela
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Thread:Recognition of the DilemmaPost:RE: Recognition of the DilemmaAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:12 January 2016 11:10Status:Published.
great to hear the child's voice - well done Nicole
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Thread:Recognition of the DilemmaPost:RE: Recognition of the DilemmaAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:12 January 2016 11:12Status:Published.
good to hear the educator's point of view too. When you write your essay you'll need to reflect on these different points of view - and draw on the literature to inform your reflection
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Thread:Recognition of the DilemmaPost:RE: Recognition of the DilemmaAuthor: Teagen Casselton Posted Date:12 January 2016 13:54Status:Published.
Out of curiosity, are these the stereotypical activities most centres do..
*making and flying boomerangs
*making didgeridoos
*Song and Dance
I do believe these activities only give children an idea of aboriginal culture. what about dreamtime stories, making flags, shelters. At my old centre we used to transform our rooms. nature came inside. we talked about all the above items and also made pretend camp fires for the children to tell dreamtimes stories and for us to have mat sessions.
As a Child
I like to paint, if i get to paint something im going to do it. The teacher told us today that we are going to make a big flag, i dont know what we are making it from but im excited. She even said we are going to hang it up in the room so everyone can see. Not only are we going to make a flag the teacher said we are going to do aboriginal dot paintings, im not sure what a dot painting is but i want to try it. The teacher said we have so many activities planned and im excited to try all of them, but my favourite one will be when we get to fly a boomerang. Or maybe when we make a cubby house out of a tree. Or maybe when we eat like an aboriginal, a picnic on the grass. Im going to tell my mum and dad all about what the teacher has planned when i get home:)
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Thread:Legal aspectsPost:RE: Legal aspectsAuthor: Teagen Casselton Posted Date:12 January 2016 13:57Status:Published.
So the legal aspects to me can range from informing the parents of the set celebrations to make sure they are aware of this and if they do not wish for their child to participate they need to let us know. (yes ive had many familys not wanting their child to celebrate any culture or join in on cutural activities) but also the legal rights of the aboriginal people?
is that where this section is heading...
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Thread:Recognition of the DilemmaPost:RE: Recognition of the DilemmaAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:12 January 2016 16:50Status:Published.
Great - you've got into the spirit of the role play Teagen. Just one thing guys can you please capitalise Aboriginal - thanks ;-)
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Thread:Legal aspectsPost:RE: Legal aspectsAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:12 January 2016 16:53Status:Published.
Here you're focusing on the legal aspects of the dilemma. So are there legal reasons why the centre should celebrate NAIDOC week? So to a certain degree this does include the legal right of Aboriginal people - such as their right to be acknowledged as Australia's First Nation People. There is a UN Convention on this too.
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Thread:Legal aspectsPost:RE: Legal aspectsAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:13 January 2016 07:41Status:Published.
Its great to see my daughter so excited about NAIDOC week althought as i mentioned earlier the concerns i had about the craft being too stereotypical. I started then doing some research to see if i was just overeacting as all parents do. I then found some information about the various legal aspects (if their was any) on this dilemma. National Law Section 3 (3) states the Aboroginal and Torres Srait Islander cultures are valued. I am sure the educators are valuing the Aboroginal and Torres Straight Islander people but i just cant help but think these activities are just done because no one has reserached extensively. In the National Quality Standard, quality area 6.1.2 informed me ''that families have opportunities to be involved in the service to contribute to service decisions". 6.2.1 also showed me that "expertise of families is recognised and they share decision making about their child's learning". I feel as though i had no say in this NAIDOC week and would of loved to work with the educators during these days to come up with ideas about the various culutural experiences with the children.

Thanks
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Thread:Legal aspectsPost:RE: Legal aspectsAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:13 January 2016 09:44Status:Published.
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Thread:Recognition of the DilemmaPost:RE: Recognition of the DilemmaAuthor: Michelle Childs Posted Date:13 January 2016 12:11Status:Published.
Educator
I think it is important to provide children with an environment enriched in diverse cultures. In the ethical dilemma scenario the majority of educators seam to be more focussed on the craft activities for children then teaching them about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
As an educator I believe painting and throwing boomerangs can be included in the curriculum in a more holistic and culturally appropriate ways. Parents are starting to question the stereotypical activities provided also. It would be nice to include parents and the community in our curriculum to enrich the experience for all. The children seem to enjoy the activities, they love to paint! I feel they are missing the essence of what culture is, to me it's not about the activity but the journey and outcome of the experience. For educators to honour histories, cultures, languages and traditions as outlined in the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) (EYLF, 2009) we need to holistically teach children about cultures.
Australian Government Department, Employment & Workplace Relations. (2009). Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). ACT: Commonwealth of Australia.
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Thread:Recognition of the DilemmaPost:RE: Recognition of the DilemmaAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:13 January 2016 15:02Status:Published.
Remember you're an educator 'in-dialogue' with the parents in this role-play Wink
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Thread:Ethical cyclePost:RE: Ethical cycleAuthor: Michaela Barnett Posted Date:13 January 2016 16:29Status:Published.
on to it sandy ;)
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Thread:Recognition of the DilemmaPost:RE: Recognition of the DilemmaAuthor: Michaela Barnett Posted Date:13 January 2016 16:30Status:Published
thanks for that feedback and reassurance.
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Thread:Legal aspectsPost:RE: Legal aspectsAuthor: Michaela Barnett Posted Date:13 January 2016 19:11Status:Published.
It's amazing to see the children all excited about NAIDOC week! Being an educator and have some Aboriginal background i do believe that this educator should have involved the parents a bit more. As in the Aboriginal culture they are family orientated and having the parents involved would show recgonistion to that side of history.
I'm not sure if this Educator has done any background research on NAIDOC week. But if he would like any information I am more than happy to help him and help the parents too. I do believe that the NQS states families are to be supported in their child's learning.
Perhaps i should suggest something to the Educator? I feel this is an important for him to know why we celebrate this week.
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Thread:Legal aspectsPost:RE: Legal aspectsAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:14 January 2016 14:37Status:Published.
As a parent:
I am not an educator, but too my knowledge i believe that this dilemma is an ethical dilemma and not a legal dilemma. I believe this is more moral and value based.
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Thread:Professional considerationPost:RE: Professional considerationAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:14 January 2016 15:19Status:Published.
As a parent:
I think i can help you in establishing some decisions about what to do for NAIDOC week. It is our core values that is important in making this decision, they help us decide what is good and worthy. I do understand that people disagree about values and each to their own, but we are not talking about ourselves here, we are talking about the right action to take in regards to the children. As a parent my moral value is that i believe this craft is too stereotypical and i am not happy with the whole situation. I know this dilemma is more a personal issue, therefore morals applies more then the ethical and legal side of things, but as i mentioned before i found some interesting things in the Code Of Ethics. I am also aware their are center policies and guidelines you could look at which could help make a decision? Our values are "standards of importance" which will help us make a decision in this dilemma, using all our moral codes.
I really do appreciate all the hard work you all put in but as i said before i am disappointed with the lack of communication i had about NAIDOC wekk and also the lack of input i had.
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Thread:Professional considerationPost:RE: Professional considerationAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:14 January 2016 16:34Status:Published.
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Thread:Legal aspectsPost:RE: Legal aspectsAuthor: Michelle Childs Posted Date:14 January 2016 19:37Status:Published.
Emily, as a parent you are concerned that the activities for NAIDOC week are too stereotypical and although you have researched and found some valid points in the National Law and National Quality Standards I believe this is an ethical dilemma and would be very happy to discuss your concerns. I am more than happy for you to be involved in the planning and implementation of NAIDOC week.

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Thread:Legal aspectsPost:RE: Legal aspectsAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:14 January 2016 19:57Status:Published.
Hi Michelle
Thank you for understanding my concern for this dilemma. Yes i do agree that is an ethical dilemma, and moral values come into play. I would feel very happy to be involved in the planning and implementation of NAIDOC week, so thank you for taking my concerns accordingly.

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Thread:Legal aspectsPost:RE: Legal aspectsAuthor: Michaela Barnett Posted Date:14 January 2016 21:05Status:Published.
Emily would you like to come in and perhaps dream a story to the children about NAIDOC week?
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Thread:Legal aspectsPost:RE: Legal aspectsAuthor: Nicole Bernard Posted Date:14 January 2016 21:25Status:Published.
Maybe take this as more of a child's thought process as opposed to engaging in the conversation between educator and parent.

I've been so excited to participate in our NAIDOC activities at pre-school this week. Mum had a big talk with my teacher today about coming to preschool to help out with our activities, now I'm even more excited. I can’t wait to have mummy come and help us out. I hope she reads us a story, maybe a dream time story, my teacher said they are stories about the land. I wonder if anyone else’s parents will come in and join us. I think it would be nice to all learn and play together.

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Thread: Recognition of the Dilemma Post: RE: Recognition of the Dilemma Author: Kegomoditswe Rebecca Abels Posted Date:14 January 2016 21:45Status:Published.

A parent
It really pleases me to see that my child's centre is so enthusiastic about educating my child about the world around them. I'm really impressed that my child is being educated by people who are teaching her about diversity and respect. I do agree with the other parents when she said the activities stereotype the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a parent's input, I would like to make some suggestion, why don't we celebrate NAIDOC week in a different way such as creating our own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander art or maybe invite an Indigenous sportsperson or artist to visit the centre? What is your opinion educators?
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Thread: Recognition of the Dilemma Post: RE: Recognition of the Dilemma Author: Kegomoditswe Rebecca Abels Posted Date:14 January 2016 22:04Status:Published
A parent
It is exciting to see children so excited about what they are learning in their centre. To hear that they have been showed the two flags on the computer and discovered that it was an Aboriginal flag and Torres Strait Islander. I have confidence in my child's educator and believe that they are able to go deeper and engage my child in a more meaningful experience. I am not saying painting boomerang isn't meaning, but a bit of explanation will be good for the children to know why they are doing dotted painting on their boomerang will have been handy too.
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Thread: Recognition of the Dilemma Post:RE: Recognition of the Dilemma Author: Kegomoditswe Rebecca Abels Posted Date:14 January 2016 22:33Status:Published.
It is a great idea to see that the educators are acknowledging NAIDOC WEEK. But this not about making boomerang and didgeredoos as it is an easy activities for everyone. Yes I do understand that it’s a good start to learn about others Culture but I don’t see how you are going to do that with just making boomerang and didgeredoos. I have confidence that my child's educators will be able to go deeper and engages my child in a more meaningful experience. I do believe these activities only give children’s an idea of aboriginal culture, what about dreamtime stories, making flags, shelters, inviting an aboriginal elder to your school to tell children's story and about the food they eat, and teaching them some few words in their own language.
We all know how to say yes in Spanish don't we? We all know how to say yes in German don't we? We all know how to say yes in French don't we? Do we know how to say yes in any of the Aboriginal dialects in this country? Well here are few example of how to say hello in Aboriginal language: Yandanji - this word is used in Biri [Central Queensland]; in Biri-guba [Townsville region] - Wudamuli etc.
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Thread: Legal aspects Post: RE: Legal aspects Author: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date: 15 January 2016 20:18Status:Published.
Are the adults listening to you? Smile
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Thread: Recognition of the Dilemma Post: RE: Recognition of the Dilemma Author: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:15 January 2016 20:19Status:Published.
Great to see you making posts Rebecca
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Thread: Recognition of the Dilemma Post: RE: Recognition of the Dilemma Author: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:15 January 2016 20:20Status:Published.
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Thread: Legal aspects Post: RE: Legal aspects Author: Kegomoditswe Rebecca Abels Posted Date: 15 January 2016 23:12Status: Published.
I do believe sometimes we as parent don’t give our children's and their educator a chance to explain themselves why they are really doing these activities. I am sure that educators have guidelines and frameworks that they must follow. That is a legal responsibility for them to work within those guidelines. Surely there must be an inclusion within those frameworks about educating children about diversity etc. Wouldn't that make them legally compelled to celebrate NAIDOC week? Perhaps they could investigate with the children why Aboriginal people are considered the first custodians of our land? The UN convention states that all people regardless of race, creed, disability etc have a right to be heard, represented, cared for, and respected. We are all citizens of the world. That would suggest that legally they do have responsibility to celebrate NAIDOC week with the children.
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Thread: Legal aspects Post: RE: Legal aspects Author: Kegomoditswe Rebecca Abels Posted Date:15 January 2016 23:21Status:Published.
Its exciting to see you so excited about NAIDOC activities, however as a child you do need to understand why your are doing those activities. I am glad that your mum has agreed to go to your preschool and read story for everyone, like you said it will be great if she does read a dream time story and discuss with everyone why Aboriginal do dream time story. You could also do some research with your mum about why Aboriginal people are considered the first custodians of our land.
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Thread: Legal aspects Post: RE: Legal aspects Author: Michelle Childs Posted Date:16 January 2016 12:57Status:Published.
I sometimes feel that educators aren't sure where to start researching a topic like NAIDOC a week and how much information to give children and how to make the Information age appropriate. It's great to see the children's enthusiasm and with their parents support opening their minds to learn more about NAIDOC week and the Indigenious culture. I believe it's also our role to work in partnerships with families to open many new doors for children to experience the world around them. I'm very excited parents want to help out, this may also encourage other staff to extend their knowledge on the topic.
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Thread: Professional consideration Post: RE: Professional consideration Author: Michelle Childs Posted Date:16 January 2016 18:02Status:Published.
Our moral values can be quite different and the importance we place on things in our life. For example I think it is important for families to be involved in all aspects of their childs care and education, this is more important to some families than others and as an educator I need to respect this. We are always open to family involvement and through critical reflection we could have approached this better to include family input and participate. Thank you for your feedback.
The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) tells us that in practice 'Educators view culture and the context of family as central to childrens sense of being and belonging, and to success in lifelong learning' . I feel painting boomerangs and making didgeridoos from paper isn't demonstrating cultural competence or show respect to the Indigenous children attending the centre? I think it is more that just doing craft activities. Children need to understand what these activities represent. The National Quality Framework (NQF) talks about childrens learning and development, linking to their identity and connection with the community (NQS, 1.1.1) and reminds us childrens culture is the foundation of the program (NQS, 1.1.2). Having a holistic approach to NAIDOC week can be educational and fun for all. I would also like to invite the Indigenous community into the centre to tell historical stories to the children, have a smoking ceremony, create a fire pit and sit around a yarning circle. The experiences are endless. We also have centre policy and procedures stating that we are a inclusive centre who respects all cultures and scaffold childrens learning through intentional teaching holistically.
Nicole and the other children are quite excited about NAIDOC week I would like to involve them in research and planning activities for the week. After all they have the right to voice their opinion about decisions that directly involve them (United Nations Convention on the rights of the child). I can see their little minds are already starting to process the small amount of information we have discussed.
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Thread: Professional consideration Post: RE: Professional consideration Author: Kegomoditswe Rebecca Abels Posted Date:16 January 2016 23:36Status:Published.
Dear Educators
I really do appreciate the amount and effort you took for these issue. I do appreciate everything your doing for our childrens, yes their little mind process the information you have given and discussed with them. and I am glad to see that you are doing more than just painting boomerang, you have are taking time to research about NAIDOC week and now you have an endless activities lining up. i am happy to see that you are consulting with your centre inclusive policy to respect all culture and scaffolding children's laerning through intentional yeaching.
I believe that Emily already offered to come to your centre to read dream time story for children. I am interested in listening to the stories too so i can learn more from her as she has mentioned that she has an Aboriginal background. She is a great assets to your centre as she could be the first contact when these issue arises. I believe she has filled that out from the beggining of the year when she enrol her child in your centre, so you could have went back to the children's profile to see their cultural background. I am happy to see that these isssue of streotypical will be solve in no time. You guys are doing great job with our little ones. I appreciate that you have given us the opportunity to be heard and contribute to your program and the decision making. It makes me feel welcome and that my family are valued in the centre and gave me the chance to voice myself.

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Thread: Ethical principles Post: RE: Ethical principles Author: Emily Brazel Posted Date:18 January 2016 08:15Status:Published.
I decided to do some research on this dilemma in further detail, just for my own interest as well. I found some interesting information about the common goals in order to make a decision. Respect for autonomy or in other words respect for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the children are a main principle in this dilemma. I believe the Aborignal and Torres Strait Islander people should be respected in NAIDOC week, therefore maybe educators could of asked the indigenious community what their views and thoughts were on activities for the children. As they are the only people that truely understand their way of life then it should be respected. The benefience of this dilemma is about doing what is good, and people benefit from what is the most good. We need to listen to the children for beneficence of this as they are most important. As i wish to make the least harm possible for the children and people around, i am happy to be easy and find out the children response and answers first. As we have to focus on actions that are fair to those involved so maybe the children and Aboroginal and Torres Strait Islander. They are the basis on this dilemma, therefore i feel i have to think about fairness and justice of all both sides of this siutation. I really enjoy helping out at the childcare center and wish to continue this. I still am a bit upset i was not asked to have a say in NAIDOC week, but i am happy to resolve this dilemma as quick as possbile to get back to it!
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Thread: Legal aspects Post: RE: Legal aspects Author: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:18 January 2016 09:20Status:Published.
Remember that this is a role play. You need to respond as your role would in a 'conversation'. Have a look at the assessment instructions and the marking criteris.
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Thread: Legal aspects Post: RE: Legal aspects Author: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:18 January 2016 09:20Status:Published.

great to see you responding to the child - this is good role play
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Thread: Legal aspects Post: RE: Legal aspects Author: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:18 January 2016 09:22Status:Published.
remember that it's 'role play' - engage the parent, child and other educators in dialogue
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Thread: Professional consideration Post: RE: Professional consideration Author: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:18 January 2016 09:23Status:Published.
Yes - this is good role play

Thread: Ethical principles Post: RE: Ethical principles Author: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:18 January 2016 09:24Status:Published.
Great to see you looking for additional information and resources Emily
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Thread:Legal aspectsPost:RE: Legal aspectsAuthor: Nicole Bernard Posted Date:18 January 2016 16:59Status:Published.
I'd love to learn more about why we are doing these activities at preschool I hope our teachers talks to us more about that. We have talked about some of our friends and family being born in different countries and I'd love to hear more about that too. I like that all my friends and I are different and love exploring the different ways that we are.
I also love to learn with my mum I think that'd be a great idea.
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Thread:Professional considerationPost:RE: Professional considerationAuthor: Nicole Bernard Posted Date:18 January 2016 17:20Status:Published.
Our week ahead seems already so exciting I love having visitors at our centre! I can't wait to be a helper this week too Michelle maybe our special visitor could dance with us? I've herd music with singing and the sounds of animals, tapping sticks and didgeridoos before. I liked it! . I love discovering the difference and similarities between my friends/family and I. I think it makes us all special. Thank you for getting us involved! :)
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Thread:Professional considerationPost:RE: Professional considerationAuthor: Kegomoditswe Rebecca Abels Posted Date:18 January 2016 23:20Status:Published.
I am really happy to see children been excited about learning and dicovering differences and similarities. We parents need to set aside our differences and learn from this little one, they are willing to set everything aside and learn new things and let us not stand in their ways of discovering what we couldnt. Nicole I bet you will enjoy helping out your visitors at your kindy. There is a lot to learn from them
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Thread:Legal aspectsPost:RE: Legal aspectsAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:19 January 2016 11:06Status:Published.
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Thread:Ethical principlesPost:RE: Ethical principlesAuthor: Michelle Childs Posted Date:19 January 2016 13:48Status:Published.
Emily I do agree with your views on autonomy and respect for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as previously discussed. Its also important to get the correct cultural information when including NAIDOC week in the curriculum. I am not an expert on Indigenous culture and wish to avoid disrespecting their culture causing unnecessary harm.
I feel we also need to respect the educators who decided to include NAIDOC week. Their ideas are a starting point and with the right support can be expanded on. As you mentioned Emily, the children are an important part of this dilemma and why we are here in the first place. We need to ensure we create an environment with a sustained culture of inquiry and opportunities for all to participate (Thinking about practice; Working with the EYLF).
I feel honesty has been an important aspect to reflect on with this dilemma and looking at the reasons behind why the educators were focused solely on craft activities for NAIDOC week.
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Thread:Ethical principlesPost:RE: Ethical principlesAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:19 January 2016 14:18Status:Published.
Yes i definatly understand about respecting the educators and i do not want them to feel as tho i have disrespected them as that is the last thing i want! i think the educators at the center are amazing and i appreciate everything they do for the children.
Yes i also agree with you that honestly is an important aspect in this dilemma and i feel fairness is what will resolve this situation.
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Thread:Ethical principlesPost:RE: Ethical principlesAuthor: Michelle Childs Posted Date:19 January 2016 16:48Status:Published.
It's lovely to see the positive communication toward resolving this ethical dilemma. I hope the other educators are open to working as a team and embracing the support and knowledge of other educators, families and the Indigenous community to provide an honest stimulating and exciting week.
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Thread:Ethical principlesPost:RE: Ethical principlesAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:20 January 2016 09:17Status:Published.
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Thread:Ethical principlesPost:RE: Ethical principlesAuthor: Kegomoditswe Rebecca Abels Posted Date:20 January 2016 22:29Status:Published.
Parent View
Hi Michelle and Emily its good to see that we are all working toward solving these ethical dilemma. Well to avoid representing Indigenous culture and heritage in a tokenistic manner, it’s important to include Indigenous culture and heritage in everyday experiences, all through the year not only during NAIDOC WEEK. the educators should consider presenting resources and materials in the same way as for all cultures, reflecting not only Aboriginal diversity, but the diversity of all cultures in Australia.
I am sure you would strive to put this into practice when it comes to educating the children about the diversity that exists in our world. As such, doesn't this bind you ethically to celebrate NAIDOC week? I am not of Aboriginal heritage and I don't know if you have Aboriginal families in our centre, but it would be hurtful to me (if I was an Aboriginal) to not have NAIDOC week celebrated in a thoughtful and meaningful way. I think that thoughtful and meaningful activities for the children to engage in during NAIDOC week are beneficial for the children. This is why I am making such an issue out of the chosen activites that you would like to do!
I do agree with you Michelle when you said educators and parent are open to work together as team to provide honest stimulating knowledge. As stated in the ACEQA guidlines, I understand you have an "open door policy" with families having the opportunity to be involved in the service (Element 6.1.2), this is graet opportunity to inviting Elders from the local community to contribute their knowledge, skills and experience.
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Thread:Ethical theoriesPost:RE: Ethical theoriesAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:21 January 2016 07:41Status:Published.
I am very impressed that the educators are taking this seriously and are analyzing all views of this ethical dilemma. We all have a moral obligation to do what what we think is right, therefore i feel i need to talk to my child more and understand her views. It is my moral obligation as a mother to have my child's best interests at heart. In resolving this dilemma we need to think about which will have the greatest benefit to the most people. I know we all care and value the Aboroginal and Torres Strait Islander people and i can see that now after these last few converstaions about this dilemma so i feel we are taking into consideration the best action to take to resolve this fairly so i do appreciate all the hard you are all doing at the center for my child and everyone involved!
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Thread:Ethical principlesPost:RE: Ethical principlesAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:21 January 2016 09:03Status:Published.
Some very good points here - well done!
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Thread:Informed inclinationPost:RE: Informed inclinationAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:23 January 2016 11:18Status:Published.
I have to admit i do have considerable expertise on Aboriginal culture. When i was younger my parents educated me a great deal on Aboriginal histroy and i really felt proud to understand their culture, therefore i want the same for my daughter. From this knowlegde i have, i feel it would help in providing the right handling of this dilemma in a way which will not casue any harm. As you know i do not have any experience in the childcare industry, i only have my child so i can not comment in that regards. I do take my hat off to educators and believe they do a fantasitic job, therefore i think that is why i am a bit dissapointed in this whole dilemma. I believe it could of been handled better and from my previous knowlegde and experience about the Aboriginal culture i still think this craft is too sterotypical. Maybe it would be best to get an Elder in from the Aboriginal community to educate the children on their history and way of culture?
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Thread:Ethical theoriesPost:RE: Ethical theoriesAuthor: Michelle Childs Posted Date:23 January 2016 14:34Status:Published.
I am sorry I have been absent for a few days, I have has a few complications from my operation.
(I jumped to Ethical theories as is was next in the cycle)
As you highlighted Emily, to resolve this dilemma we need to focus on ends-based thinking, do what is appropriate for the majority of people. Listen to the children, they have already shared their excitement and enthusiasm to learn new things. Reflect on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child - Article 12, listen to children, Article 30 'children have a right to learn and use their own language and customs' and Article 28, 'children have the right to an education' (UNCRC). Educators have a duty to provide accurate information to children and have a responsibility to keep up to date with current trends and resources to insure this information is correct.
One of the principle in the EYLF is 'Respect for Diversity' and a practice is 'Cultural competence' both relate to more that craft activities when incorporating cultures into the curriculum. Cultural competence is more than an awareness of culture. It's about being able to understand, respect, communicate and effectively engage with people from diverse cultures (Educators' Guide to the Early Learning Framework for Australia, 2010). This is a moral obligation at a centre level. I agree Emily I think we are moving along the same line to resolve his dilemma.
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Thread:Informed inclinationPost:RE: Informed inclinationAuthor: Michelle Childs Posted Date:23 January 2016 14:52Status:Published.
It's lovely Emily that you are willing to share your experience and knowledge on Aboriginal culture. I also have some experience working in an Early Education and Care Service in a rural Indigenous community. I gained some understanding of culturally appropriate practices such as not looking Aboriginal people in the eye and they are more comfortable if there are Aboriginal educators also looking after their children. Maybe this is beause they understand 'their way of doing things'. This is why I believe it is important, as you mentioned Emily, to involve the Elders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities in planning for NAIDOC week, to remove any stereotypical representations.
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Thread:JudgementPost:RE: JudgementAuthor: Michelle Childs Posted Date:23 January 2016 15:07Status:Published.
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Thread:JudgementPost:RE: JudgementAuthor: Michelle Childs Posted Date:23 January 2016 15:08Status:Published.
I feel we can now make an informed judgement on this ethical dilemma, taking into account the previous conversations. The suggestions to paint boomerangs and make didgeridoos from paper are stereotypical representations and not respectful of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. The centre needs to build relationships with the indigenous communities to create positive changes in the early childhood setting and promote cultural competence and cultural safety to provide positive experiences for all children.
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Thread:Ethical theoriesPost:Ethical theoriesAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:23 January 2016 15:32Status:Published.
That all sounds fantasitc! I am so happy that you agree with what my values and beliefs in this situation and you seem to show a great understanding of the diverse cultures such as the Aborignal and Torres Strait Islander people. I believe it is so important for the children of our future to be educated on their own history as it also teaches them respect for other cultures.
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Thread:Informed inclinationPost:RE: Informed inclinationAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:23 January 2016 15:38Status:Published.
Great! I feel so happy knowing that you will be educating my child during NAIDOC week. You must feel priledged to have gained knowledge about the Aborignal and Torres Strait Islander people from your previous workplace. Thank you for sharing some of your knowledge with me and my child!
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Thread:Informed inclinationPost:RE: Informed inclinationAuthor: Nicole Bernard Posted Date:24 January 2016 17:43Status:Published.
I can't wait to have a visitor at our school, It's so exciting to have new people visit us and even better when they can teach us new and exciting things. My mum and teachers have worked together to organise some fun activities for us and I can't wait to begin them.
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Thread:JudgementPost:RE: JudgementAuthor: Nicole Bernard Posted Date:24 January 2016 17:53Status:Published.
Our educators have been exploring and planing lots of different activities for us this week and we have begun exploring NAIDOC week differently. I think my teachers are giving us lots to think about and we are extending on our group experiences in new ways. I think I am beginning to understand why our teachers are providing us with these activities and I'm understanding how important it is for us to explore different cultures ensure it is a happy experience for all.
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Thread:Ethical theoriesPost:RE: Ethical theoriesAuthor: Michelle Childs Posted Date:24 January 2016 19:37Status:Published.
It also opens their minds to the diverse world we live in, to see the bigger picture and have the ability, with our help to ask questions, be curious and discover new things.
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Thread:Professional considerationPost:RE: Professional considerationAuthor: Michaela Barnett Posted Date:24 January 2016 20:41Status:Published.
Dear Parents,
Miss Michelle, has said it all, I strongly agree with her as she said "I think it is important for families to be involved in all aspects of their childs care and education, this is more important to some families than others and as an educator I need to respect this" this is very important to keep in mind as an educator and as part of a team.
Personally, I love families contribution to their child's learning, it gives them an insight to see how they are learning and their progress of learning. I am very sorry this has happened to you Emily, thank you for you feedback and we can mold this in to the program for NAIDOC week and for the future.
It's amazing to see the children very excited about this important week. Again i agree with Emily and Miss Michelle, saying, that the craft is too sterotypical but yet again, it's something the children are able to take home and recap what they know about it to their parents.
How would you feel as a parent, for your children to got to an Aboringial Art Museum? Therefore the parents are more then welcome to come along, and the children can visually see an importance to the Autralian Culture? And i'm sure there will be Indigenous people theire to talk to the children about the painting and able to have an understanding about NAIDOC week.
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Thread:Ethical theoriesPost:RE: Ethical theoriesAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:25 January 2016 11:43Status:Published.
Sorry to hear that you've not been well
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Thread:NegotiationPost:RE: NegotiationAuthor: Michelle Childs Posted Date:25 January 2016 12:38Status:Published.
As we move forward in resolving the dilemma, I feel we have been negotiating throughout our final discussions to meet a shared goal or vision. I see this outcome as including the indigenous community in preparations and throughout NAIDOC week, along with open invitations to families and by listening to childrens voice. This can be done in many ways. Educators are to guide this process working as a team, bringing together a wealth of knowledge and experience. We will refer to centre policies, Frameworks, UNCRC, ECA Code of Ethics, Yorganop - Indigenous Professional Support Unit WA Newsletter and other literature to support this process. I hope I am not jumping to conclusions and am right in my thinking?
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Thread:NegotiationPost:RE: NegotiationAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:26 January 2016 08:01Status:Published.
I completely agree with you Michelle. Throughout this whole process of resolving this dilemma we have been discussing the final outcome and goal. I feel this part of the ERC does not need to be addressed as deeply as the other areas as i feel we have all decided best point of action. Including Aborignal and Torres Strait Islander people in NAIDOC week this coming week and family involvment is what it seems that everyone has negioated upon. Am i correct?
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Thread:JudgementPost:RE: JudgementAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:26 January 2016 08:12Status:Published.
I agree with you Michelle, i believe we can make a informed judgement on this ethical dilemma. As we have discussed earlier family involvement in a childhood setting is a must. Aboroignal and Torres Strait Islander involvement such as an Elder coming into the center to tell a story (if possible), will help provide insight into the indigeious community and create cultural awareness for the children. Like you said, building relationships with families and the communities will promote a happy, fun environment for the children.
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Thread:Informed inclinationPost:RE: Informed inclinationAuthor: Michaela Barnett Posted Date:26 January 2016 11:36Status:Published.
Emily and Michelle - can I please add, I was worked in a remote Indigenous centre for the passed year and when it comes to NAIDOC week it is a very sensitive topic and subject as there are a lot of elders that we lost and are important today. Also i would like to add, i have suggested to bring in an Elder to talk to the children - but on one seem to discuss that idea any further - this saddens me that this has been address but no one commented on it and now it's an idea...
I have wanted this to happen since the start.
We need to keep in mind that some communities will do something for that entire week and it might be a little challenging to get someone to come to the centre – but perhaps we might be invited.
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Thread:Informed inclinationPost:RE: Informed inclinationAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:26 January 2016 12:42Status:Published.
I have taken note that you have addresed that idea at the start of but as this is a step by step cycle we have had to discuss what the dilemma and other relavent information such as the principles and theories before we can discuss information on what we can do that is non-tokenistic. I understand that it may be a long shot in an elder coming into the center but i just thought maybe we could try and see how we go.
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Thread:Action/Possible resolutionPost:RE: Action/Possible resolutionAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:26 January 2016 12:45Status:Published.
I feel this ethical dilemma has come to a resolution and as previously discussed i believe action can take place and be well justified. Maybe Micheala you can call up an Elder today and ask the come in for this coming week, seeing as you suggested this for the children? For future reference maybe we can document this action we are taking? We can all work together to come up with various activities and craft for this coming week that is less tokenistic. I'm excited to get started and i will speak to my daughter tonight to share ideas and thoughts. Thank you so much for all your help and understanding my view in this dilemma. I feel so much better knowing we all have a shared vision about NAIDOC week and the indigenious community.
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Thread:Informed inclinationPost:RE: Informed inclinationAuthor: Kegomoditswe Rebecca Abels Posted Date:26 January 2016 17:33Status:Published.
I don’t have any expertise on Aboriginal and their culture, which is why I feel so strongly that my child should be educated about Aboriginals culture in a much deeper and meaningful way. This is also why I feel so strongly about the planned activities for NAIDOC week. I am happy to research information about Aboriginals and their culture etc and I believe that when children learn about Indigenous culture from their families and communities they may also have access to learning their language. As I said I don’t have any expertise in these but as Emily had mentioned that she has an expertise in these I do believe she can draw on the extended experience to teach us all the right way to celebrate NAIDOC week.
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Thread:Ethical theoriesPost:RE: Ethical theoriesAuthor: Michaela Barnett Posted Date:26 January 2016 19:57Status:Published
I feel that there is an obvious answer to solve this dilemma but perhaps we are jumping to quick to conclusions?
However I would like to hear from the other parents and children too
We are all on the same page that cultural competence is a matter here and we need to let the children speak but what about getting them to ask the question also ? E.g hanging up Aboriginal art work or playing music To get the kids prepared and put the idea into their little minds ?
Michelle has covered the legal documents to support this and I strongly agree we need to look more towards cultural competence.
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Thread:NegotiationPost:RE: NegotiationAuthor: Michaela Barnett Posted Date:26 January 2016 20:08Status:Published.
We seem be negotiating over all and see what will work and what won't and to what the children want and what their parents want also for there children, but then for some of us educators that have worked in a remote area what to look for when teaching and outcomes in the centre and what the child takes home.

Totally agree with you both. The Yorganop is something I'm familiar with too, glad too see another educator who know some stuff
And yes emily youre correct.
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Thread:JudgementPost:RE: JudgementAuthor: Michaela Barnett Posted Date:26 January 2016 20:17Status:Published.
Sounds good Michelle!
And Emily with my contacts I'll be able to provide this for the children and families too.
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Thread:JudgementPost:RE: JudgementAuthor: Michaela Barnett Posted Date:26 January 2016 20:18Status:Published.
We Sure are! We have great things for you little ones!
Even I can't wait !
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Thread:Action/Possible resolutionPost:RE: Action/Possible resolutionAuthor: Michaela Barnett Posted Date:26 January 2016 20:27Status:Published.
*Michaela
Yep already on to it.
Yes sure but things like this are always noted down for future reference. Photos and notes will be taken on the day.
We are holding a staff meeting to make this great great!
That's good to know
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Thread:Informed inclinationPost:RE: Informed inclinationAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:27 January 2016 08:32Status:Published.
Good for you for making this suggestion again Michaela
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Thread:NegotiationPost:RE: NegotiationAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:27 January 2016 08:34Status:Published.
Really great to see such robust discussion here.
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Thread:Action/Possible resolutionPost:RE: Action/Possible resolutionAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:27 January 2016 08:35Status:Published.
It's not absolutely essential for the group to come to a complete resolution - you might, for instance, agree that you need further time to research and consider issues.
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Thread:Action/Possible resolutionPost:RE: Action/Possible resolutionAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:27 January 2016 12:38Status:Published.
Thank you for this feedback Sandra!
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Thread:Action/Possible resolutionPost:RE: Action/Possible resolutionAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:27 January 2016 12:41Status:Published.
*Sorry Michaela, i did not mean to get the letters mixed up in your name.*
Ok great, that sounds perfecrt. I enjoy seeing photos of my child participating in various events or experiences in childcare.
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Thread:rational for resolutionPost:rational for resolutionAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:28 January 2016 08:19Status:Published.
hey everyone,
I am just in the middle of typing up my essay and summerising this scenario but i have reached to the end of the summery and im a bit stuck. I am wondering what is the rational for the resolution? thoughout the dilemma we all said our views and discussed each point of the cycle but was is the resolution? We discussed that the actitives were too stereotypical and wanted to get an elder in and parents involved and it was all happening in this upcoming week at the childcare center, am i correct? so what did we all agree was the final resolution? Was it that for future cultural diversity days educators are collaborating with parents and that more research is going into the planning and implementing is going into these celebrations to educate the children on a higher level?
Let me know. hope this all makes sense!
thanks!
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Thread:rational for resolutionPost:RE: rational for resolutionAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:28 January 2016 09:05Status:Published.
Sounds about right to me - what does the group think. Maybe summarise the resolution - and see if people agree?
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Thread:Action/Possible resolutionPost:RE: Action/Possible resolutionAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:28 January 2016 13:15Status:Published.
Hello,
As a parent:
I am wondering if we have all decided to agree on a resolution? Throughout the past few weeks, we have all ben discussing and negioating this dilemma. I feel it is time to come to a resolution. Please correct me i am wrong as i am merely trying to resolve this as quick as possible so we can all get back to focusing on the children. For future reference for cultural diversity days, educators can colloborate with parents and involve communtiies in the program. The National Quality Standard (NQS) Quality Area 6 states "Collaborative partnerships with families and communties". This helps everyone to further understand the rational for this resolution. Educators to extend their knowledge by doing more research into the planning and implementing of the future celebrations to educate the children on a higher level. Having this documented this dilemma can help navigate future situations in the right direction. I feel we have all agreed that the craft was too stereotypical and have agreed to go in a different direction. Please inform me if you disagree to this resolution.
Thank you again
Emily
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Thread:Action/Possible resolutionPost:RE: Action/Possible resolutionAuthor: Michelle Childs Posted Date:28 January 2016 20:07Status:Published.
Michaela its great to see such enthusiasm in our staff as we move forward. Emily you have highlighted some great points and I think as we move forward and continue to research, build relationships and strength our knowledge as educators, the children our care will continue to thrive. Emily you should join our parent committee, we could certainly use someone with your talent and dedication.
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Thread:Action/Possible resolutionPost:RE: Action/Possible resolutionAuthor: Nicole Bernard Posted Date:28 January 2016 20:09Status:Published.
I feel like my educators and parents have come to a joint decision based on the discussed they've been having this week. I think they have decided to include more research within cultural experiences to ensure us kids are taught the correct tradition and culture without being stereotypical and that it is also very important to consult with parents and children in regards to these events and activities more regularly to ensure the their voices are being heard.
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Thread:rational for resolutionPost:RE: rational for resolutionAuthor: Michelle Childs Posted Date:28 January 2016 20:27Status:Published.
Yes, Emily you have summed it up nicely. Educators need to make the experience more meaningful, respectful and have a holistic approach while avoiding tokenistic gestures. Work as a team and involve families, elders and the Indigenous community in our planning and implementation of the curriculum. Educate children holistically so they understand what NAIDOC week and the culture behind it is all about.
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Thread:rational for resolutionPost:RE: rational for resolutionAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:28 January 2016 20:57Status:Published.
Perfect! thank you for the response!
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Thread:Ethical theoriesPost:RE: Ethical theoriesAuthor: Kegomoditswe Rebecca Abels Posted Date:28 January 2016 22:26Status:Published.
Dear Educators
I do agree with you Michelle that we should reflect on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Children are obviously the highest priority but isnt supporting and meeting the needs of the parents also important. I can tell from your open communiction with families in your centre that you greatly value the relationship and partnership with families. I have been focused on what I think you should be doing for my child yet I ahvent sat down with my child nad asked what he thinks about this situation. As a parent, I always try to do my best and act with best intentions. Yet i havent given my child a chance to be heard or how he feels about celebrating NAIDOC WEEK.
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Thread:NegotiationPost:RE: NegotiationAuthor: Nicole Bernard Posted Date:29 January 2016 22:02Status:Published.
I feel, as a child my voice was herd and that my educators and parents understand that it's my right to a good quality education (article 28 UNCRC) which includes being educated in a non, stereotypical way. I feel each party is considering the best interest of the children in this situation and the negotiations are positive and valid.
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Thread:NegotiationPost:RE: NegotiationAuthor: Kegomoditswe Rebecca Abels Posted Date:30 January 2016 09:32Status:Published.
It's been so reassuring for me as a parent to have felt heard throughout this entire process. I can honestly say that I feel as though every side has had a voice and has been treated equitably. I think that all sides have been considered and I have complete faith in your abilities as Educators to take into account the views and rights of the children, the families, the Aboriginal people and yourselves as Educators when making the decision as to how the centre will celebrate NAIDOC week. I have a new found respect for all of you and I'm extremely grateful for the inclusion in this process. I look forward to hearing about all of the fantastic activites that my child participated in.
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Thread:JudgementPost:RE: JudgementAuthor: Kegomoditswe Rebecca Abels Posted Date:30 January 2016 09:47Status:Published.
I agree with you Michelle that the centre need to build relationship with indegineous community to be informed and creating positive ennvironment. I was so greatful to have been present at the activities the teachers provided for the children. I loved watching the joy and excitement in the children and I was pleased to see the depth of the activities and to see how meaningful they were.The children had wonderful time and the parent too, I had a wonderful time and I know your the educator are doing a great job and respectful job in celebrating NAIDOC week. I noticed you still did inluded the making of didggeredoo's out of toilet roll paper, however I also noticed the enthusiasm that the children painted and created them. I also loved how you talked to the children while painting and explaining the significance of didgereedoo to Aboriginal culture. It certainly wans't tokenistic craft activity I was worried it would be.
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Thread:Action/Possible resolutionPost:RE: Action/Possible resolutionAuthor: Kegomoditswe Rebecca Abels Posted Date:30 January 2016 10:12Status:Published.
Parent View
I was so impressed with the professionalism of the staff and with the meaningful way that NAIDOC week was celebrated in the centre.I must say that the educator have done a fabulous work by celebrating NAIDOC week in respctful and meaningful way. I would love to see this kind of celebration of the diversity that exists within our world continue to be celebrated in the future. I would also like to see continued communication and consultation with parents in regards to the educational program at the centre. We have a wide range of families from all sorts of backgrounds in the centre and I am sure we can add great depth to your programs. I really feel as though this entire process has brought us closer together as a community. Everyone feels validated and included, I truly feel as though my family belongs here and that we are important to you. I defintely felt listened to and heard and I really appreciate that. I completely understand that it is extremely difficult to collate and act upon everyone's suggestions. A continued collaborative approach will even further strengthen the ties that bind us as a community.
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Thread:rational for resolutionPost:RE: rational for resolutionAuthor: Kegomoditswe Rebecca Abels Posted Date:30 January 2016 10:19Status:Published.
sound great to me. Perfect respond thanks
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Thread:rational for resolutionPost:RE: rational for resolutionAuthor: Michaela Barnett Posted Date:30 January 2016 13:05Status:Published.
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Thread:Ethical principlesPost:RE: Ethical principlesAuthor: Michaela Barnett Posted Date:31 January 2016 15:16Status:Published.
****sorry guys i actually thought i posted in this one... my badd*****
All your points are very vaild and especially to my quote from the Early Years Learning Framework about partner ships. "Early childhood educators who are committed to equity believe in all children’s capacities to succeed, regardless of diverse circumstances and abilities. Children progress well when they, their parents and educators hold high expectations for their achievement in learning."
It is ideal that we all work together find a resolution espcially as we have educators that have background about what do do and what is appropriate and not.
Working in a remote area for the majority of my career I have to admit that the centre there do not address the history and provide arts and craft everyday, but they are very relaxed.. no shoes, colloquial language just a two examples.
I too agree with Michelle that the idea of arts and craft is a starting point to make the week eventful.
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Thread:Ethical theoriesPost:RE: Ethical theoriesAuthor: Michaela Barnett Posted Date:31 January 2016 16:09Status:Published.
Also with the Code of Ethics - come another great rescourse i have used in regards to Aborginal programming. This quote seem to address some of the stuff we all have been disscussin about too... Encouraging Aboriginal people to be involved in curriculum planning and delivery allows both teachers and students to explore Aboriginal history and culture through the life stories, practices and experiences of people from their local area.
http://ab-ed.bostes.nsw.edu.au/files/working-with-aboriginal-communities.pdf page 12
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Thread:JudgementPost:RE: JudgementAuthor: Michaela Barnett Posted Date:31 January 2016 21:26Status:Published.
The judgement on the dilemma is straight forward. As and educator listening to all - we have discussed before that it was too stereotype to pain boomerangs etc.
As a centre and a "family" we need to work on our communication relationships and recourses and also work with our local community. This will promote the centre and have positive outcomes for the future.
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Thread:Ethical theoriesPost:RE: Ethical theoriesAuthor: Sandra Wong Instructor Manager Posted Date:01 February 2016 10:33Status:Published.
Looks like a very useful resource
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Thread:JudgementPost:RE: JudgementAuthor: Emily Brazel Posted Date:01 February 2016 15:46Status:Published.
That sounds fantastic! Look forward to working with everyone in the future!

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