Incorporating First Nations Histories and Cultures in the Western Australian Curriculum
Learn how Stile approaches the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 in incorporating First Nations Histories and Cultures in science education with cultural safety and guidance.
Acknowledgement of Country Stile acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the world’s first scientists. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and honour the knowledge systems that continue to guide and shape our understanding of science.
Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures in the Western Australian Curriculum
The Western Australian Curriculum recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures as a cross-curriculum priority.
For teachers, this can feel open-ended. Still, the responsibility remains important: creating classrooms where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students see their cultures and knowledge reflected, and where all students engage with the world’s oldest continuous living cultures.
Stile’s lessons are offered as a respectful starting point, not the final word.
This work takes time, relationships, and care. Our role is to continue listening and learning, so that teachers feel supported in approaching it with respect and responsibility.
We have outlined our approach in more detail, including how Histories and Cultures are woven across science units and reviewed for cultural safety.