Watch here to see how Lesley and Allan
share culture at their school and why they think it is good for the
school and their students. (1:29) PLAY
There are many ways to help students learn about
identity and culture. Here Sharron explains a few good ideas and how
it helps her kids. (1:30) PLAY
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Introduction
Culture is a defining feature of a person’s identity. Understanding and
valuing each other’s culture is therefore a very important feature of a
successful working partnership. Appreciating and understanding each other’s
culture will help to increase the effectiveness of your school’s
education strategies as this understanding becomes woven throughout the
school.
Activities
The following activities have been designed to assist with the improvement
of your partnership. These activities have been developed in consultation
with over 200 school Principals and IEWs from around Australia. We
hope that you, like those 200, find them useful and worthwhile.
Telling Your Story (Download File,
PDF File, 586 kB)
Who knows your story and your life experience? This activity explores
the notion that life experience brings with it cultural experience.
Cultural Perspectives: One of many views (Download File,
PDF File, 586 kB)
How do you accommodate for differences in your school? Is your IEW given
adequate space to communicate these cultural differences to other staff?
