The effective embedding of Aboriginal perspectives is found in process not content. A helpful framework discussed in this chapter is called:Group of answer choicesthe Indigenous Academic Support framework.the Australian Curriculum framework.the 8 Ways framework.the 10 Ways framework.

In the Introduction section Blair (2015) suggests that embedding Aboriginal perspectives is:Group of answer choicesmore than attaching something exotic into already existing course content.an important way to tick the Indigenous box.only necessary if your students have experienced racism.an optional activity suggested by ACARA and AITSL.

An applied learning activity suggested in this chapter for future educators is to:Group of answer choicesConstantly check and reflect on their values and their own experiences. Watch a program of their choice on NITV and record reflections and answers to question prompts.Ask students to create their own Dreamtime story. Provide a procedure for embedding Aboriginal perspectives into the curriculum.

What motivates you to better understand Indigenous perspectives? In what ways do you or can you engage with the Aboriginal Country that you live and/or work?

In this reading: Group of answer choicesBlair identifies the need for critical self-reflection, deep listening, dialogue and collaboration.Blair recommends that educators acknowledge and value patterns and triangles; different worldviews, different Aboriginal worldviews.All of these responsesBlair wants to ensure that non-Aboriginal children (while embracing their own national identity) find deeper respect for their own humanity and a sense of social justice through a profession that sees teachers as agents of change.

“There are words used to describe the features of a Country, like a human spine. A hill or a mountain is a backbone. Because that’s the part that holds you together.” – Margaret Kemarre Turner OAM, Advisor and great grandmother2.  In what ways might appropriately learning, or learning about, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples be important for non-Indigenous Australians, and/or for the relationships between non-Indigenous Australians and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?