Learning Areas
General Description
In this course, you will discover how John, an Aboriginal land manager, uses fire techniques to Care for Country. John works with scientists and farmers to reduce the impact of bushfires and protect communities. You will learn:
- How to use John’s story to teach land management in Year 8-10 Geography.
- How to teach Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures.
- How to access a range of lessons that will engage your students.
- How to make learning relevant by connecting to land management in your local area.
Audience
Secondary Geography Teachers
Available Delivery Formats
Format Description
Course Access - This course is available 24/7. Once your enrolment is complete you will be emailed with details to give you course access. You can complete the course when it suits you, and you will have ongoing access to revisit the course at any time.
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Teaching Standards
2.4.2 Proficient Level – Understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
3.3.2 Proficient Level – Use teaching strategies
3.4.2 Proficient Level – Select and use resources
Are you in NSW? If so, this is relevant for you
Completing this course will contribute 2 hours of NESA Registered PD addressing 2.4.2, 3.3.2 & 3.4.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
This course contributes to 2.0 professional development hours.
Occurrences
Sessions
Introduction
No duration specified
Get started with your online professional development
Using Fire
No duration specified
Discover how fire is used to care for Country in Northern Australia.
Your Teaching
No duration specified
Explore a range of teaching resources from Cool Australia.
Reflection
No duration specified
Reflect on your course learning.
User Rating
5.0Latest Reviews
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Teach Indigenous Land Management Using Fire - Cool Australia
very good with film and commentary to explain
About the team

Cool Australia
Creator
Cool Australia is an award winning not-for-profit dedicated to supporting educators with tools to foster ‘learning for life’. We help integrate topics around sustainability, ethics, economics and wellbeing across the curriculum. This enables teachers of all age groups and disciplines to engage young Aussies in real-life learning whilst achieving Australian Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework outcomes. Our accredited professional development is designed to build your confidence, understanding and expertise. You will learn through a mixture of practical and thinking activities as well as hearing the stories of others. Plus you will access a range of teaching tools that can you can use straight away in your teaching.