| Type | Price |
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For Members Standard Price Subsidy/Grant Applied Reduced Member Price |
$195.00 -$195.00 $0.00 |
Description
Literacy Bites are a series of workshops focused on Literacy and hosted by experts in the field. Each session will focus on a different aspect of literacy targeted at K-6 education. Workshops are stand alone, you can attend all or one of the workshop series.
In this session Jayden will speak on the history and importance of Aboriginal storytelling and the use of traditional languages. The importance of Aboriginal stories and books being accessible for children and young people and how to select appropriate resources. Jayden will also speak on the sensitivities around the difference between sharing language vs teaching language as a non aboriginal person.
***Subsidy provided from Preschool Reform Agreement (PRA)
Outcomes
- Provide content and teaching strategies to support the development and implementation of Literacy programs.
- Provide examples of innovative practice and methodology that can be incorporated into Literacy programs to deliver quality teaching and learning.
- Share expertise of external presenters to expand participants' repertoire of content, knowledge and strategies for teaching Literacy to improve programs and student learning.
Presenters
Jayden Boundry
Jayden Boundry is a proud Wadjak, Balardong, Yued, Wilman Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji man with strong family connections to much of the Southwest of WA. Jayden is a cultural man and spends much of his time sharing culture with the wider community through his business ‘Ngalak Nidja’ which translates to ‘We are here’ in Noongar. This work involves delivering Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremonies in the community and working closely alongside and under the guidance of his Elders. Jayden is a storyteller, traditional dancer, didgeridoo player, tool maker and cultural consultant who delivers cultural workshops to people from all walks of life. Jayden is a qualified Noongar language LOTE teacher and currently works teaching Noongar Language and Cultural Studies classes in schools. Jayden is the author of ‘Noongar Boodja Waangkan’ and ‘Boodja Barna’, two introductory Noongar first words books published by Fremantle Press. In 2024 Jayden had his poem and short story featured in Charter Hall’s latest edition of ‘Bringing us Together’.
Jayden is a dedicated husband and father who is passionate about his family and creating opportunities for his community. With a background in youth work, Jayden continues to provide advocacy and support for the younger generation in his every day life.
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Segments
Literacy Bites
Date / Time
13 May 2025 Starts: 15:45 Finishes: 17:00Delivery Format : Webinar