Australian Aboriginal Languages - Virtual Library

Various resources and research aimed at improving educational outcomes through focus on the interface between Aboriginal English and ESL (English as a Second Language).

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.05/06/2012

Arrernte [aus-x-arq]

Marjorie Petrick: Taking Arrernte Learning to New Limits

Source: Marjorie Petrick/FATSIL

http://www.fatsilc.org.au/voice-of-the-land-magazine/vol-10-19-1999-2001/vol-13-december-1999/470-marjorie-petrick-energy

Arrernte woman Marjorie Petrick is pioneering the use of Braille to read and write the Arrernte language, supported by the Centre for Australian Languages and Linguistics unit at Batchelor Institute.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.02/01/2003

Dhurga [dhu]

QALT - Quality Aboriginal Languages Teaching

Source: New South Wales Government

http://ab-ed.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/aboriginal-languages/qalt-quality-aboriginal-languages-teaching

See Learning from each school's experience for case studies from Broulee, Brewarrina, Forbes North, Hillston, Lightning Ridge, St Joseph's, Bourke, Bowraville, Dubbo, Lower Darling, Menindee, Parkes and Vincentia; many include students and teachers speaking or singing in language. [Classified under Dhurga althoug hthis is just one of many language represented]

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.11/06/2011

Dieri [dif]

Aboriginal Languages Network

Source: Aboriginal Languages Network: teachers and cultural specialist team, focused on Port Augusta

http://www.apps.sa.edu.au/aln.htm

A team of teachers and cultural specialists based in Port Augusta, involved in revitalisation programs for over 1000 students of Adnyamathanha, Arabana, Dieri, and Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara. Excellent range of teaching and learning resources, from printable story books to interactive games (such as Who Wants to Be an Arabana Millionaire? and Dieri Bingo).

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.24/04/2011

Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay [kld]

Gamilaraay

Source: Viv Evans & Suellyn Tighe

http://gamilaraay.wetpaint.com/

A hub for learning Gamilaraay, used 2009 - 2010 for a trial course of Gamilaraay Online.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.24/04/2011

Kaurna [zku]

Kaurna Warra Pintyandi

Source: University of Adelaide

http://www.adelaide.edu.au/kwp/

Courses in the Kaurna language taught at the University of Adelaide and Salisbury High School (teacher: Jack Kanya Buckskin). The site is also "the Internet home of Kaurna Warra, the language of the people of the Adelaide Plain", with information about the language, language projects and resources, place names, news and events.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.27/12/2012

Reclaiming languages: a Kaurna Case Study

Source: Kaurna Warra Pityandi/University of Adelaide

http://www.adelaide.edu.au/kwp/courses/languages/Kaurna%20BrochureSmall.pdf

Summer school at the University of Adelaide: Summer School, 14th-25th January 2013.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.27/12/2012

Pitjantjatjara [pjt]

Ngapartji Ngapartji

Source: Ngapartji Ngapartji

http://www.ngapartji.org/

A result of the Pitjantjatjara art-language project Ngapartji Ngapartji that was run on Arrernte country in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).

See also site at http://ninti.ngapartji.org/, where you can register for free and take 20 simple language lessons.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.24/04/2011

Wiradjuri [wrh]

Big Mob Dreaming book rap: The Bunyip

Source: Connie Ah See, NSW Ed Dept

http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/raps/bigmob/wira.htm

The Wiradjuri Nation. Includes activities and materials for Wiradjuri to be used in the classroom.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.23/09/2001

Yandrruwandha [ynd]

Ilakardi thawarla ini, Your Majesty

Source: FATSIL

http://www.fatsilc.org.au/voice-of-the-land-magazine/vol-10-19-1999-2001/vol-15-june-2000/04-queen-visits-language-centre-

Queen Elizabeth included a visit to the Muda Aboriginal Corporation in Bourke on her Australian tour. Here, she spoke at the Yandruwandha Language Program, run by Greg McKellar.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.02/01/2003

Yolngu [aus-x-yoq]

Yolngu Matha

Source: ARDS

http://www.ards.com.au/langresources.htm

Online purchase of publications for learning Gupapuyngu. ARDS (Aboriginal Resource and Development Services) is an arm of the Northern Regional Council of Congress of the Uniting Church.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.18/11/2001

Yuwaalaraay [aus-x-yuq]

Walgett Languages

Source: St Josephs School, Walgett/ABC

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/australiawide/video/default.htm?program=austwide&pres=20061010_1443&story=8

ABC Video showing the revitalisation of Yuwaalaraay/Gamilaraay in Walgett, with interviews with the late Uncle Ted Fields, Karen Flick, "JB" John Brown, and John Giacon.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.10/02/2007

Many languages or language not specified

A and TSI Language Teaching

Source: IndigOz

http://www.indigoz.com.au/language/links.html

Links to useful resources for teachers of Aboriginal languages, including conferences, syllabi, language centres. See also A &TSI Language Teachers' Circle.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.10/02/2007

Aboriginal Languages

Source: New South Wales Government

http://ab-ed.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/aboriginal-languages

Practical advice and resources for Aboriginal language and literacy teaching. See also QALT.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.11/06/2011

Aboriginal, Multicultural, Languages & Learning Resource Centre (AML&LRC)

Source: South Australian Government

http://www.lmrc.sa.edu.au/

Supports curriculum for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, multiculturalism and intercultural understanding, and Aboriginal languages. Was formerly Languages and Multicultural Resource Centre. See the catalogue at http://bookmark.central.sa.edu.au/malrc.htm.

The site has an interesting list of not recommended sites, with reviews.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.29/01/2003

Aboriginal languages

Source: NSW government

http://ab-ed.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/aboriginal-languages

Teaching and syllabus information for and from NSW schools. Click on Leaning from each school's experience for case studies and information from Brewarrina, Broulee, Forbes North, Hillston Central, Lightning Ridge, St Joseph's, Bourke, Bowraville, Nambucca Heads, Dubbo, Lower Darling, Menindee, Parkes and Vincentia schools, some with students and teachers speaking and singing.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.11/06/2011

Aboriginal languages

Source: NSW Government

http://ab-ed.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/aboriginal-languages

Practical advice, resources and case studies for the teaching of Aboriginal languages in NSW schools. See also the many resources downloadable from this page.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.24/04/2011

Aboriginal Languages Update

Source: DETE, South Australia, Language and Multiculturalism Team

http://www.nexus.edu.au/divisions/lmc/aboriginal_languages/index.html

A school systems newsletter to keep teaching teams informed about activities and developments in the Aboriginal languages. Download the newsletter from this page.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.10/07/2000

Aboriginal Languages, cultures and reclamation in Victorian schools

Source: Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

http://vels.vcaa.vic.edu.au/aboriginal/index.html

A booklet describing standards, methods and protocols for teaching Aboriginal Languages.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.24/04/2011

Aboriginal languages: Advice on programming and assessment

Source: NSW Board of Studies

http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_sc/pdf_doc/ab_lang_k10_support.pdf

Assistance for schools in setting up Aboriginal language programs under the NSW K-10 Syllabus.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.23/10/2004

AGQTP: Literacy in Aboriginal Languages

Source: NSW Department of Education and Training

http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/aboriginal_languages/web_site/index.html

Australian Government Quality Teacher Programme (AGQTP) project for schools starting Aboriginal language programs. Includes syllabus examples; downloadable teaching resources for NSW languages; audio on language protocols for consultation from Lynne Riley-Mundine, Hazel Rhodes and Clarrie Hoskins.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.24/04/2011

The Centre for Australian Languages and Linguistics

Source: Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education

http://www.batchelor.edu.au/callwebsite/call_index.html

CALL's aim is to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge within an indigenous framework, currently in the fields of Linguistics, Vernacular Literacy, Interpreting, Translation, Research and Communication.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.22/07/2000

Inquiry into language learning in Indigenous communities

Source: House of Representatives/Australian Parliament

http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/House_of_Representatives_Committees?url=atsia/languages/index.htm

A 2011 enquiry into benefits of giving attention and recognition to Indigenous languages, benefits of including Indigenous languages in early education, methods to improve outcomes etc. The final report of September 2012, submissions and proceedings are online.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.13/11/2011

Owning language: Copyright, ethics and the development of Aboriginal language programs

Source: Kevin Lowe, New South Wales Board of Studies

http://www.aare.edu.au/01pap/low01352.htm

Paper about the interaction between schools and communities, in regard to establishing language programs. Includes discussion about ownership and controls that Aboriginal communities seek over their languages. See also the abstract, which notes the author details.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.30/10/2004

Specific support for Australian Indigenous Languages

Source: SA Dept of Education and Children's Services

http://www.decs.sa.gov.au/curric/pages/languages/indigenous/

Comprehensive information about teaching Aboriginal Languages in SA schools; listings of schools and languages; bibliography; language and teaching support materials.

This is the date when the item first appeared in this virtual library. It may have been changed or updated since then.24/04/2011

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