Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives The Queensland Government has a vision that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders have their cultures affirmed, heritage sustained and the same prospects for health, prosperity and quality of life as other Queenslanders. The QCAA is committed to helping achieve this vision, and encourages teachers to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in the curriculum. The QCAA recognises Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, traditions, histories and experiences from before European settlement and colonisation through to the present time. Opportunities exist in to encourage engagement with Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, strengthening students’ appreciation and understanding of: frameworks of knowledge and ways of learning contexts in which Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples live contributions to Australian society and cultures. Guidelines about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and resources for teaching are available on the QCAA website: . Embedding educational equity in the course of study Equity means fair treatment of all. In developing study plans from this subject area syllabus, schools need to provide opportunities for all students to demonstrate what they know and what they can do. All students, therefore, should have equitable access to educational programs and human and material resources. Guidelines about educational equity and resources for devising an inclusive study plan are available on the QCAA website: .
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives The Queensland Government has a vision that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders have their cultures affirmed, heritage sustained and the same prospects for health, prosperity and quality of life as other Queenslanders. The QCAA is committed to helping achieve this vision, and encourages teachers to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in the curriculum. The QCAA recognises Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, traditions, histories and experiences from before European settlement and colonisation through to the present time. Opportunities exist in to encourage engagement with Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, strengthening students’ appreciation and understanding of: frameworks of knowledge and ways of learning contexts in which Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples live contributions to Australian society and cultures. Guidelines about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and resources for teaching are available on the QCAA website: . Embedding educational equity in the course of study Equity means fair treatment of all. In developing study plans from this subject area syllabus, schools need to provide opportunities for all students to demonstrate what they know and what they can do. All students, therefore, should have equitable access to educational programs and human and material resources. Guidelines about educational equity and resources for devising an inclusive study plan are available on the QCAA website: .
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