Teaching with Torres Strait Island KnowledgeāA Conversation with Dr John Doolah
To mark 50 years ofĀ NAIDOC Week,Ā Talking TeachingĀ celebrates this yearās theme,Ā The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,Ā by spotlighting the work of Dr John Doolah, a proud Torres Strait Islander and Indigenous education lecturer at the University of Melbourne.Ā In conversation with hostĀ Dr Sophie Specjal, John reflects on his heritage, his research, and the enduring strength of Indigenous knowledge systems. He shares how Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing can be meaningfully embedded in classrooms through respectful collaboration and cultural understanding, not as an add-on, but as central to learning. This episode invites educators to reflect, learn, and take part in shaping a future that honours both the legacy of Elders and the vision of emerging Indigenous leaders.Ā Dr John DoolahĀ is a proud Torres Strait Islander of Erubam le (Erub person) and Meriam le (Mer person) heritage. John belongs to the sager people of Mer and his Mer nosik (clan) division, is Samsep-Meriam. He is a lecturer in Indigenous Education at the University of Melbourne and aĀ NgarrnggaĀ post-doctoral fellow.Ā Click theĀ episode linkĀ for more information and key resources.Ā Talking TeachingĀ is available onĀ Apple Podcasts,Ā Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Ā Weād love to hear your feedback on the series, send your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes toĀ
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