2007 TAFE NSW TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE Learning Competency & Engagement That Transcends Time, Place and Culture Inclusiveness in Experiential Learning 2007 TAFE NSW TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE 1The Program Collaborative education abroad Allows native and non native students and faculty to travel, live and work together Share similarities in traditions, history, creation stories & sociological issues Based on experiential learning environment Sponsored opportunity for TAFE NSW 2007 TAFE NSW TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE It gives participants permission to become less of strangers Hoods come off Social issues are discussed Affirmation of their place in the world Non native to explore 2007 TAFE NSW TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE 2Revisit Basics Young indigenous populations Lack role models Generational environments 2007 TAFE NSW TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE Principal Western Cape Aurukun College There is a whole generation that have grown up seeing domestic violence, child abuse, petrol sniffing, car stealing as the norm part of what life is about. Its (car stealing) is a game. We should do everything in our power to give these kids the key to life a solid education. Its a whole series of strategies and one of them is going to click with one kid. 2007 TAFE NSW TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE 3Policy Education - Targets 1.Education outcomes targets (higher levels, greater numbers) yet a typical management response Establish stronger links with local employment network Identify higher level training needs Strengthen links with schools and universities Target training for employment opportunities 2007 TAFE NSW TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE 4History.. Culture.. Learning Critical to young lives Generation X and Y Awareness of potential loss Structure and support systems 2007 TAFE NSW TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE 5Greatest single issue? Enough right people 2007 TAFE NSW TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE Power of communication American IndianOther American Aboriginal AustralianOther Australian 2007 TAFE NSW TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE Individual outcomes Increased:- 1.global awareness 2.understanding of history and culture 3.self awareness 4.connectivity 5.communication skills 6.ability to learn experientially 2007 TAFE NSW TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE To Finish Program first and foremost about people, relationships and understanding If this does not exist the state of learning will not exist