Possum Skin Pedagogy: A Guide for Early Childhood Practitioners (Atkinson Lopez, 2017)

Authored by Dr Sue Atkinson

Possum Skin Pedagogy explores the challenges and opportunities to embed Aboriginal perspectives and presents seven stories to help children learn about the importance of possum skin in preserving and revitalising Victorian Aboriginal culture and identity.

This guide provides a deep dive into the rich Victorian Aboriginal culture, focusing on the significance of possum skin as a symbol of cultural preservation. It also offers insights into Aboriginal heritage and identity.

Read the Possum Skin Pedagogy: A Guide for Early Childhood Practitioners and the companion resources ‘Reflecting on the Possum Skin Pedagogy: Journeys and Outcomes (2019)’ and ‘Possum Skin Pedagogy: A Chain of Allies in the Early Years Landscape (2020)’, which includes case studies and reflections demonstrating how early childhood practitioners have incorporated Aboriginal perspectives into their programs.

To cite: Atkinson, S. (2017). Possum Skin Pedagogy: A Guide for Early Childhood Practitioners. Melbourne, Australia: Action on Aboriginal Perspectives in Early Childhood and fka Children’s Services.

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