Teaching First Nations Students: Things to Consider

Teaching First Nations Students: Things to Consider
25 May 2025, 5:30pm – 6:30pm, AEDT, Online

Summary

In this presentation, Rhonda Oliver from Curtin University took us through some of the key issues that need to be considered when teaching First Nation Australian students, as informed by recent studies in collaboration with other researchers and educators. Some of these issues include a consideration of students’ diverse language backgrounds, the impact of cultural issues on learning, and the importance of family. Rhonda outlined some practical suggestions for different approaches and strategies which support the learning experience for First Nation students and all students of diverse backgrounds.

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