Educators want to understand the connections between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures and mathematics to improve mathematics outcomes for students. ATSIMA continues to work with urban, regional, rural and remote Communities and schools around Australia, developing and delivering professional learning programs.
ATSIMA PL programs are targeted at
Classroom teachers, Indigenous Community educators, school leaders, support officers, parents and Community members
PL CONTENT Includes
- Exploring the connection between mathematics and culture
- Introducing the Goompi Model - a theoretical framework that can be used to create culturally responsive mathematics pedagogy
- Participating in a new way of teaching mathematics for Number and Algebra through creativity, cultural expression and explicit links to Aboriginal cultures
- Introducing the connection between Aboriginal Kinship systems and mathematics
- Developing confidence in educators to deliver high quality mathematics programs with Indigenous cultural content
ATSIMA collaborates with schools to tailor professional learning programs to local needs and contexts
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