EDF2031- Assessment task 1 Demonstrating an understanding of and respect for

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages

Tutorial time: Thursday, 2-3pm
My name: Stephanie Vawser
Critical Reflection piece 2: Culture and Language
Resource: Language of Belonging Wadu matyidi: my story
https://fuse.education.vic.gov.au/content/0bdf2923-746d-4b11-b098-80d5d121443a/p/index.html
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Grade Level: 5 & 6 (Upper Primary)

Lesson Aim: Students will develop an understanding of the importance of storytelling, how it
plays a role in expressing ones culture and language and how to develop their own stories
based on these concepts.

Teaching strategies/Learning activities

The following discussion questions will be facilitated by the teacher.
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Why do we tell stories?

What did we learn about Indigenous culture in the Wadu matyidi video clip
What usually tells a story?
How do stories relate to the preservation of culture?

(Australian Childrens Television Foundation, 2013)

Following this, students will be asked to plan and create a video telling us about their own
stories of culture and language in their own country of origin. They will be encouraged to use
appendix 1, 2, and 3 in their planning process before creating the video.

Link to Culture and Language topic/ Language theme

This resource will teach students about the connection between language and culture.
Language and culture are largely connected to each other because language determines the
ways in which people view the world, and culture is a reflection of the language that people use
(Elmes, 2014). Peoples view of the world are both strongly influenced by both culture and
language and contributes to ways in which they think. This relates to language education
because it is important that students develop an understanding of both culture and language to
achieve competency in any language study (Elmes, 2014).

References
Australian Childrens Television Foundation (2013). Language of belonging-Wadu matyidi: my
project [student activity sheet 2- My portfolio].
http://www.scootle.edu.au/ec/viewing/S6113/student_resources/2_my_portfolio.pdf

Elmes, D. (2014). The relationship between Language and Culture. Retrieved from
http://www2.lib.nifs-k.ac.jp/HPBU/annals/an46/46-11.pdf

Appendices
Appendix 1: (Australian Childrens Television Foundation, 2013)

Appendix 2: (Australian Childrens Television Foundation, 2013)

Appendix 3: (Australian Childrens Television Foundation, 2013)