TAC Talks Ep 18 - Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories – Holly Gudsell

This episode is part of a series dedicated to amplifying excellence in WA VET through award winner stories. In this instalment, we have the privilege of speaking with Holly Gudsell, WA and Australian VET Teacher/Trainer of the year. Holly speaks to us about her pivotal role in shaping the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Officer (AIEO) program. This program is founded upon several key principles, including:

• Incorporation of the 8 Aboriginal Ways of Learning, which are central to Aboriginal Pedagogy (8ways.online)
• Adoption of Trauma-Informed Care Principles
• Emphasis on the Three C’s: Communication, Cultural Safety, and Contextualisation
• Integration of Universal Design for Learning principles.

This episode may serve as a valuable resource for RTOs seeking to develop culturally safe environments for First Nations learners.

Published 27/3/24