Possum Skin Pedagogy: A chain of Allies in the Early Years Landscape

Abstract

In 2017 AAPEC gained a Warrawong Grant to develop The Possum Skin Pedagogy: A Guide for Early Childhood Practitioners. The document was authored by Dr Sue Lopez-Atkinson with support from a number of Victorian Elders, senior members of the Aboriginal community, SNAICC and the AAPEC Possum Skin sub-committee. During final consultations with the Aboriginal participants, a repeated request was that the Possum Skin Pedagogy document be supported by focused professional development. This is particularly important as some of the narratives must be implemented alongside an Aboriginal Elder or community member. This request has resulted in The Possum Skin Pedagogy Professional Learning Project which..