Reconciliation—Syllabus links
A selection of NSW syllabus learning outcomes that relate to reconciliation.
Social justice |
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Intercultural understanding |
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Democratic processes |
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Change and Continuity—Significant events and people |
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CCS3.1 Explains the significance of particular people, groups, places actions and events in the past in developing Australian identities and heritage. |
Research some Australian human rights issues, past and present |
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Change and Continuity—Time and Change |
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CCS3.2 Explains the development of the principles of Australian democracy |
Examines issues that have influenced the development of Australian democracy eg reconciliation. |
a knowledge and understanding of significant developments in Australia’s social, political and cultural history |
5.1 |
explains social, political and cultural developments and events and evaluates their impact on Australian life |
a knowledge and understanding of the changing rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples and other groups in Australia. |
5.3 |
explains the changing rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples and other groups in Australia |
Section A—Aboriginal Peoples—change over time |
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changing government policies towards Aboriginal peoples over time, including:
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account for continuity and/or change over time in the relevant study. |
a knowledge and understanding of how physical, cultural, economic and political factors shape communities including global citizenship |
5.8 |
Accounts for differences within and between Australian communities. |
Human rights and reconciliation |
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identify human rights agreements describe responses of individuals, groups and governments in Australia to these challenges suggest strategies Australia can adopt to address the challenges better in the future. |
Objectives |
Preliminary Course outcomes |
HSC Course outcomes |
A student develops knowledge and understanding about: |
A student: |
A student: |
social justice and human rights issues and how they impact on Aboriginal peoples |
P1.2 explains the concepts of social justice and human rights in terms of the consequences of invasion and colonisation for Aboriginal peoples P1.3 explains a variety of responses to social justice and human rights issues including bias and stereotyping of Aboriginal peoples and cultures |
H1.2 analyses and discusses the social justice and human rights issues that are contemporary consequences of the colonisation of Aboriginal and other Indigenous peoples |
government policies, legislation and judicial processes and their impact on Aboriginal peoples |
P3.1 describes government policies, legislation and judicial processes in relation to racism and discrimination P3.3 explains the impact of key government policies, legislation and judicial processes in relation to heritage and identity |
H3.1 assesses the effectiveness of government policies, legislation and judicial processes in addressing racism and discrimination H3.3 compares and evaluates current initiatives that reassert the social, economic and political independence of Aboriginal and/or Indigenous peoples |
investigate issues and communicate information from a variety of perspectives |
P4.3 presents information clearly from Aboriginal perspectives using a variety of media P4.5 compares the histories and cultures of Indigenous Australian peoples |
H4.1 investigates, analyses and synthesises information from Aboriginal and other perspectives H4.3 communicates information effectively from Aboriginal perspectives, using a variety of media |
Values and attitudes
Through Aboriginal Studies, students develop interest in, and form responsible attitudes to:
social justice, through:
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concern for the rights of Aboriginal and Indigenous peoples
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respect for the rights of all people
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commitment to redressing disadvantage, discriminatory practices, racism and injustice.
intercultural understandings through:
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appreciation of the cultural heritage of Aboriginal peoples
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respect for the world views, belief systems and languages of Indigenous peoples
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valuing the cultural diversity of Australia.
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empathy with Aboriginal peoples’ experiences and views through:
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commitment to examining social and cultural ideas from Aboriginal perspectives
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acknowledging the shared history of Australia
Part III— Colonialism, Racism and Prejudice |
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responses to social justice and human rights issues including bias and stereotyping of Aboriginal peoples and cultures. |
assess a range of views and interpretations with regard to the effectiveness of government policies, legislation and judicial processes in addressing racism. |
Part I—Social Justice and Human Rights Issues |
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Students learn about: | Students learn to: |
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social justice and racism issues including:
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construct coherent written texts to explain and evaluate human rights and responsibilities in regards to contemporary Aboriginal communities and the broader Australian community analyse and discuss future directions to address social justice and human rights issues present a balanced argument on social justice and human rights issues. |
PART III Research and Inquiry Methods—Major Project |
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Students could investigate this topic for their major project. |
Students will develop: |
A student: |
A student: |
knowledge and understanding of similarities and diversity in Aboriginal identities, communities and cultural expression. |
4.1 identifies factors that contribute to an Aboriginal person’s identity 4.5 Identifies the importance of families and communities to Aboriginal Peoples. |
5.1 describes the factors that contribute to an Aboriginal person’s identity 5.5 explains the importance of families and communities to Aboriginal Peoples. |
Part 2 Aboriginal autonomy |
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Students learn about: |
Students learn to: |
human rights, self-determination and autonomy, including social justice and equity |
define and discuss the terms and concepts of ‘human rights’, ‘self-determination’, ‘autonomy’, ‘social justice’ and ‘equity’ describe key aspects of human rights understand that there are many different rights that apply to all people. |
the background to the denial of human rights to Aboriginal Peoples |
describe and draw conclusions about the issue of denial of human rights to Aboriginal Peoples identify ongoing Aboriginal reactions to the denial of human rights. |
the relationship of human rights to self-determination and autonomy |
draw conclusions about the importance of human rights for Aboriginal autonomy. |
the impact of demands for self-determination and autonomy by Aboriginal Peoples on the broader Australian community |
identify, gather and interpret information from a variety of sources, including the internet, about the impact of demands for self-determination on Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people over time. |