S3 EP13: The Journey of Including Aboriginal Perspectives with Sandra Dos Reis & Kathryn Albany

In this episode of Educator Yarns Jess chats with Sandra Dos Reis & Kathryn Albany from Deborah Little Early Learning Centre. Sandra and Kathryn share with Jess their journey in moving from 'we don't know how' towards confidence, the power of mentoring, how they built connections with community, the way they work with children on Country and how their embedding perspectives and approaches are not a tokenistic pedagogy. Sandra is a director, teacher and passionate advocate for inclusion. After working in early childhood, she completed her degree in 2016 and has been teaching ever since. Her work at Inner West Council now involves leading a large centre with many educators, driving positive changes along the way as she engages with children, families and the community. Kathryn has been teaching since 2019, after realising the impact that early childhood educators had on her own children. She has led projects on diversity and nature pedagogy with children and colleagues. Kathryn is enthusiastic about sharing her pedagogy and practice with colleagues.

Om Podcasten

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 four with new co-host Belinda Huntress from Freshwater Education. Together the dynamic duo provide practical advice and resources for educators and advocate for a culturally inclusive, safe and respectful approach to teaching and learning.