Yellaka Warra - Kaurna lessons for Educators
6 session course (includes role play to practice) Dates for the sessions below
This program is for those working on Kaurna Country, led by Uncle Tamaru, a Kaurna Elder from Deadly Mob and a Gowrie SA facilitator.
Yellaka Warra is a language program to share Kaurna language and protocols. The program will focus on the following:
• Protocols for Kaurna language
• Acknowledgment of Country
• Ways to meet and greet others
• Learning the colours and body parts
• Learning the special occasions in Kaurna
The program will be shared in a narrative style and will include opportunities for Q&A, role play, practice, homework, and handouts. Sharing over multiple sessions and engaging in role play provides the opportunity for development of confidence and practice. How the program is delivered
This program is delivered in-person over 6 x 2-hour sessions.
Expected outcomes for this program are: • ability to implement strategies for promoting language development • ability to implement strategies for promoting literacy and/or numeracy development • understanding of diverse communication • ability to support diverse needs through inclusive practices
Uncle Tamaru Smith is a Kaurna and Narrunga Elder and through his consultancy business ‘Deadly Mob’ provides Kaurna cultural knowledge and Kaurna language utilising the cultural authenticy of the Kaurna dictionary
Session cost includes welcome pack with the Kaurna dictionary and common phrases/words to take back to your service.
Links to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
1.3 Students with diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
1.4 Strategies for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
2.4 Understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice