"What I have done in 50 years is kind of irrelevant. needless to say that i have been involved with Aboriginal Education on and off for over 40 years and always at the coal face. I have been at the Aboriginal School in Brisbane for 12 years and still counting.
What has become very apparent to me is the great disparity in experience of children in Australia, especially in the fields of education and employment. Stereotypes are alive and well.
IGGS teachers taught me many things and, essentially I have not changed very much at all. Physically yes but in other ways not much. The independence Miss Goleby afforded Stephanie and me in year 12 Modern History was remarkable and fantastic. The lessons I learned at IGGS shaped my ideas as a learner and as a teacher. I have taught in mainstream high schools, in a small ethnic primary school, in an indigenous school which is P-12, and in a post-secondary college. There are many commonalities in the experience but also many differences.
I still love Ancient History and went on a study tour of Libya and Tunisia where I filled my head with marvellous mosaics from Roman times. I still love animals and the natural environment. My pets are extremely spoilt and get to go on many beach vacations. Argentina promises to be a feast of culture and the natural wonders. So much to do.
That is about it really. Work-Play- Read."
Would love to see you Margot. I spent some time in Utopia N.T where my niece was teaching It was a great education for me.
ReplyDeleteKate ( Katherine Elwing)