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    Grace watched the Aboriginal television channel NITV to broaden her understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures and languages. She was surprised to learn about the continued segregation between mainstream and Indigenous communities in Australia. Watching NITV challenged her preconceptions and sparked questions about issues like native title claims. She was particularly moved by the documentary "Surviving" which provided insights into Indigenous musical traditions and deepened her appreciation of the culture. Grace recognizes the importance, as a future teacher, of continuing to expand her knowledge of Indigenous issues and finding ways to share aspects of these cultures in the classroom.

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    Grace watched the Aboriginal television channel NITV to broaden her understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures and languages. She was surprised to learn about the continued segregation between mainstream and Indigenous communities in Australia. Watching NITV challenged her preconceptions and sparked questions about issues like native title claims. She was particularly moved by the documentary "Surviving" which provided insights into Indigenous musical traditions and deepened her appreciation of the culture. Grace recognizes the importance, as a future teacher, of continuing to expand her knowledge of Indigenous issues and finding ways to share aspects of these cultures in the classroom.

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    Grace watched the Aboriginal television channel NITV to broaden her understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures and languages. She was surprised to learn about the continued segregation between mainstream and Indigenous communities in Australia. Watching NITV challenged her preconceptions and sparked questions about issues like native title claims. She was particularly moved by the documentary "Surviving" which provided insights into Indigenous musical traditions and deepened her appreciation of the culture. Grace recognizes the importance, as a future teacher, of continuing to expand her knowledge of Indigenous issues and finding ways to share aspects of these cultures in the classroom.

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    Assessment

    1
    NITV: Personal Reflection and Analysis

    Grace Leva 6/10/2015 1:05 PM


    Comment [1]: For this assessment I
    watched a channel dedicated to the
    Aboriginal community, reflecting on my
    understandings and therefore ensuring that
    the stories, culture and language of the
    Indigenous community is respected.

    Demonstrate broad knowledge of, understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres
    Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages.


    Australia has always prided itself on being a multicultural nation, so since starting EDAB161 I
    beg to differ. So many questions have been raised from watching NITV, a channel that I had no
    prior knowledge of. It provides current information to the Indigenous community, a part of the
    wider Australian population, who have their news catered by their own channel rather than
    embedded within the mainstream news. It wasnt until watching NITV that I began to form an
    awareness of the still distinct segregation between mainstream society and the Indigenous
    community. Thus resulting in many questions including how can Australia call itself multicultural
    when cultural difference is not embraced? or how can Australia say its moving forward in our
    ever-changing society when were right back where we started? Everything I have ever learnt is
    being questioned and my beliefs challenged. Resultant in further questioning with limited valid
    reasons to justify what is carefully hidden away within society limiting its visual evidence to the
    Australian community.

    Through watching NITV I have been able to see the often overlooked impact of the media as a
    tool in providing information with an underlying intention of shaping the viewers attitudes. The
    distinctive difference between 7 news and NITV news has broadened my knowledge, igniting a
    flame of inspiration, to make a difference as a future teacher. Having watched the news at

    Grace Leva 6/10/2015 1:18 PM


    Comment [2]: Given this understanding it
    is my responsibility as a future teacher, to
    go the extra mile and broaden my
    understandings, find out the current issues
    learn about the culture and languages and
    find ways to bring these into the classroom
    and support students hollistically.
    Grace Leva 6/10/2015 1:19 PM
    Comment [3]: These distinct differences
    will be evidenced within the classroom and
    should be embraced, they should provide
    the platform for learning to be extended.
    Thus, highlighting the need to broaden my
    understandings further.

    5:30pm I was faced with an emotional dilemma in terms of what was presented to me as a
    viewer. The news itself focused on stories, which I had previously heard of, presented in a new
    light as it spoke of Yidindji law and an alleged offence. I do not understand the concept of laws
    and the convenience of their application. This is a disappointing issue within the Australian
    community clearly something needs to change. Furthermore, the $1.3 billion settlement faced by
    the Noongar community was a shock; I am unable to fathom the fact that we are still facing
    ongoing native title issues. I was however pleased at the fact that there appears to be a vote to
    determine the outcomes of this agreement in the community, reinforcing their rights as citizens

    Grace Leva 6/10/2015 1:21 PM


    Comment [4]: Although these are stories
    to me, they are the lives which are being
    lived out by the Indigenous communities
    across Australia and therefore, they should
    be treated with respect and sensitivity.

    and a community. Additionally, I noted stories within mainstream and others, which werent,
    thus making NITV news valuable and informative.

    Grace Leva 6/10/2015 1:24 PM


    Comment [5]: From vieiwing these
    stories I was able to build understandings
    about the culture, language and stories
    which are foundational to the Indigenous
    community.


    In addition, I became enthralled by watching the documentary entitled Surviving having
    watched two episodes I was provided with a depth of knowledge and ideas, resulting in a
    deepening of emotions and thoughts. Olive Knight shared her story making me feel as if I was on
    that journey with her, the insight she provided on how she believes the Indigenous culture to be
    musically rich resonated with me and my love for music. The connection was made and

    Grace Leva 6/10/2015 1:25 PM


    Comment [6]: This knowledge provides
    the platform for which the understandings
    gained can be applied within my own
    classroom, bringing these two worlds
    together.


    continued through inspiring me to look beyond the lyrics of songs to the music itself conveying
    an electrically charged understanding of the sentiments, which are attached to a song. Olive
    Knight challenged me with an issue, which I was unaware of, an issue which should not have
    been shrewdly hidden but rather shared and resolved. I was disappointed to hear of the
    continued mining on her land. How is it that such as issue is contained and made to seem
    irrelevant? I am as a result more aware and with that I endeavour to share my newly gained
    understandings, as building such awareness is the only way to take an issue which is disregarded
    to make it known. Through strengthening our knowledge well be awakened to what is
    happening around us and put the steps in place to change where our future is headed.

    Consequently, the confronting story of Elva, defines an inspirational woman, someone who needs
    to be recognised for her resilience and ability to create a life worth knowing. I have been left

    Grace Leva 6/10/2015 1:26 PM


    Comment [7]: This statement highlights
    the significance of my role as a teacher and
    the need to continually build
    understandings.

    speechless and emotionally overwhelmed with great disappointment in the fact that in 2015
    there is still limited support and services available. Elva had to move away from her country to
    obtain the support she needed, that should not be the case and yet what is being done to change
    that?


    The Indigenous perspective recounts stories with a strong connection to its viewers through
    Grace Leva 6/10/2015 1:28 PM
    Comment [8]: With such a strong
    connection to the Indigenous community, it
    should be taken and applied within the
    classroom by bridging that gap to ensure
    relevance.

    providing factual information; the same cannot be said for mainstream. Comparing NITV to
    mainstream there are similarities in terms of programming, news structure and content. For
    example whilst watching the news I was informed about the health issues at Alice Springs, the
    international news incorporating religion, sports and weather. Additionally NITV presents its
    information with respect and through acknowledging those who may be affected by its delivery,
    thus upholding reverence to its viewers.

    The need to be proactive in making choices is taking small steps in order to create a society,
    which Im proud to be part of, embracing equality and community.

    Finally, viewing the alternative perspective presents a snapshot of the strong connection to the
    Indigenous community through country, the foundational nature of relationships and the
    significance of identifying with a community, something worth fighting for.


    References

    NITV, (2015). NITV [webpage]. Retrieved from http://www.nitv.org.au

    NITV, (2015). NITV News [video] viewed on January 13, 2015.

    NITV, (2015). Surviving [video] viewed on January 13, 2015.
























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