7–10Aboriginal Studies 7–10 Syllabus (2024)
The new Aboriginal Studies 7–10 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027 and will replace the Aboriginal Studies 7–10 Syllabus (2020).
2025 and 2026 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts. Schools may choose to implement the new syllabus during the planning and preparation phase.
Content
Stage 5
Pre-invasion and post-invasion examples of Aboriginal Peoples' oral expressions
Importance of oral expression in the maintenance of Aboriginal Cultures and heritages
Impact of invasion and colonisation on Aboriginal Peoples' oral expressions
Reasons why some Aboriginal Languages, including handtalk, have survived invasion and colonisation
Reasons why Aboriginal Languages and Aboriginal English, including handtalk, are important Cultural aspects of expression
Importance of oral expressions that have been adapted to a range of written forms
Revival, revitalisation, reclamation and maintenance of Aboriginal Languages and their adaptation to written forms
Range of texts written by Aboriginal Peoples
Significance of written works in maintaining Aboriginal Cultures
Role of written expression in interactions between Aboriginal Peoples and non-Aboriginal people
Impact of Aboriginal Peoples' oral and written expressions conveying Aboriginal histories, Cultures, experiences and perspectives
Importance of oral and written expression in working towards self-determination and autonomy for Aboriginal Peoples
Positive effects and outcomes of increased engagement with Aboriginal Peoples' oral and written expression for non-Aboriginal people
Ways in which information and communication technologies have been used in the adaptation of the oral and written expressions of Aboriginal Peoples
Effects of information and communication technologies on Aboriginal Peoples' and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' oral and written expression
Explore the local Aboriginal Community's interpretation and use of oral or written expression
Communicate ideas about the local Aboriginal Community's interpretation and use of oral or written expression
Create written texts to describe, explain, document and evaluate the role of oral and written expression in local Aboriginal Community(ies)
Use subject-specific terminology to communicate concepts of Aboriginal Peoples and oral and written expression
Apply ethical research skills, including consultation protocols, to work effectively with Aboriginal Peoples and Communities
Demonstrate understanding of ethical responsibilities surrounding Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)