edc 1200 how might education mediate difference and dominance

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Multimedia Presentation “How might education mediate difference and dominance” Karen Willis U1014614 Assignment 2 – Self Education and Society This photograph was taken in September 2010 and is from my private collection. Karen Willis.

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Welcome to Part 1! Hello, I am Karen Willis. Welcome to Part 1 of assignment 2 for Self Education and Society We explore: R acial discrimination O thering and dominance of a minority of people Multiculturalism and our continually evolving Australian Identity This photograph was taken in May 2011 and is a photo of me! Karen Willis.

Australian Rugby League retiree, Andrew Johns accused of making racially offensive comments!:

Australian Rugby League retiree, Andrew Johns accused of making racially offensive comments! WARNING Racially offensive comments played in the audio of this slide may offend some viewers

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“Australia’s Multicultural Policy is an important recognition that multiculturalism is not only in our national interest but is a core part of our national identity” “Australia is one of the most multicultural countries in the world” “In order to achieve a policy that commits to fairness, equality and inclusion for all people in Australia, zero tolerance for racial discrimination is a must Innes 2011 This photograph was taken in February 2010 and is from my private collection. Karen Willis .

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Johns and these players are in the public eye and are considered role models for our youth. As we live in such a diverse multicultural nation our children need to be guided to accept, value and embrace difference. These photographs were taken in June 2010 and April 2011 and are from my private collection. Karen Willis.

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Part 2 - The Event as curriculum Lesson Plan: Australian Identity – valuing, respecting and embracing difference in our multicultural nation There are three steps to this lesson which has been designed for Preparatory students This photograph was taken in June 2010 and is from my private collection. Karen Willis.

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Step 1 A Warm up Story Side by Side written by Janet King, 2009 is a story d esigned for junior primary students to promote d iscussion about values and understanding of d ifference in intercultural and community relationships. This photograph was taken in June 2011 and is from my private collection . Karen Willis. This photograph was taken in June 2011 of the book Side by Side by Janet King and is from my private collection.

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Step 2 Group Discussion Identify the different cultures in the book and the different cultures in our society. Ask students to talk about their homes and families, some of their practices: what to they eat for dinner most nights? What celebrations do they have throughout the year? What languages do the children speak? Have they ever moved house and moved to a new community? How did they feel? What was different about their new community? What makes a community good? What are good things differences bring to a community? Discuss their experiences starting school. How was their first day? Did people make them feel welcome and included? What can you do to help new students feel included? Why is it important to make a new student feel they are welcome? These photographs were taken in January 2011 and are from my private collection. Karen Willis.

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Step 3 A Society Melting Pot These photographs were taken in June 2011 a nd are from my private collection. Karen Willis.

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It’s a Wrap! It is important to teach our next generation to embrace difference. The activities and discussions in my lesson convey to students that our country is a home for everyone, students are encouraged to treat each other e qually, be a friend to all, not to alienate anyone. Difference in these activities is promoted and considered a positive aspect, not viewed as a weakness, not to be feared. These photographs were taken in January 2010 and April 2010 and are from my private collection. Karen Willis .

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This presentation was created by Karen Willis in 2011. All photographs from this presentation are from Karen Willis’ private collection. Reference List: Adams , W ., Pineda, A., Gomez, J., Ferguson, S. ( 2009). One Tribe [Recorded by The Black Eyed Peas]. On The End [CD]. London: will.i.am. (2009 ) Austin, J (2011). EDC 1200: Wk9.ppt [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from http:// usqstudydesk.usq.edu.au/mod/resource/view.php?id=380419 King, J. (2009). Side by Side. Carlton, South Victoria: Curriculum Corporation. McDonald , M., & Koch, D. (2010). Andrew Johns row intensifies as taunts get worse. The Australian. Retrieved from http ://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/andrew-johns-row-intensifies-as-taunts-get-worse/story-e6frg7mf-1225880122523 The Australian Human Rights Commission. Multiculturalism Policy Welcomed. (2011). Retrieved from http ://www.hreoc.gov.au/about/media/media_releases/2011/13_11.html Webster, A., Riccio , D., & Badel , P. (2010). Timana Tahu listened to years of Andrew Johns Racist Remarks. The Sunday Telegraph. Retrieved from http :// www.foxsports.com.au/league/state-of-origin/timana-tahu-listened-to-years-of-andrew-johnss-racist-remarks/story-fn31yxah1225921420346