Ep 4: Interview with Jane Nicholas

Jane has taught classroom music to Western Australian primary students for many years. During her teaching career, Jane enjoyed developing strong community links with Aboriginal musicians, artists, authors, elders and the families of her students. Jane has used these things to create and embed culturally enriched lessons, resources and programmes. Jane has run numerous workshops for educators, and has presented at national and international conferences. In Glasgow, Baku, Prague, highlighting her creativity is approaching First Nation's cultures and music teaching. Jane was awarded the ASMA Music Educating For Life Award for Western Australia in Melbourne in 2017. And then the Outstanding Professional Service Award from Professional Teachers Council of WA in 2018.   In this episode with Jane we will cover: Teaching music in Western Australia Jane’s background in journalism Jane’s involvement in Aboriginal group women’s choirs Aboriginal music Incorporating contemporary work Being aware of protocols Teaching with traditional instruments Use of language Deborah Cheethams Short Black Opera: Embedding Aboriginal Perspectives into Music Embrace mistakes   Links mentioned in this episode: Koori Curriculum: https://kooricurriculum.com/ Troy Casser-Daley: https://troycassardaley.com.au/ Sally Morgan: https://www.austlit.edu.au/austlit/page/A35035 Bronwyn Bancroft: https://www.bronwynbancroft.com/ Mau Power song “Freedom”: https://www.maupower.com/music-videos/freedom-feat-archie-roach Deborah Cheethams Short Black Opera: https://www.shortblackopera.org.au/team Amebelin Kyaymullina: https://ambelin-kwaymullina.com.au/#!/ Marlene Cummin’s Jazz piece: http://www.marlenecummins.com/

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Educator Yarns serves as an informative and insightful discussion about the importance of embedding Aboriginal perspectives in early childhood education and the need for ongoing education and support in alignment with the Early Years Framework 2.0. Jessica Staines, Director of Koori Curriculum is back for season five with new co-host Bec Burch from Bush Kindy Australia. Together the dynamic duo provide practical advice and resources focusing on the intersection of nature play and Aboriginal culture for early childhood educators who are wanting to delve deeper into Aboriginal programs and explore opportunities for rich and meaningful nature play experiences.