Pedagogy is the heart of effective education—it shapes how we teach and how students learn. At Which Way, we believe in sharing the power of inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogies. Our resource library offers tools, best practices, and insights that integrate Indigenous knowledge into modern teaching strategies. Explore these resources to enhance your teaching practice and create meaningful learning experiences for all students

Pedagogy

Every place, every People, has its own unique pedagogies.

Uncle Ernie Grant’s Holistic Framework

Explore Djirrabal Elder, Uncle Ernie Grant's, Holistic Framework, a comprehensive approach to understanding and integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, culture, and perspectives into education and community practices.

  • Originating from Far North Queensland, Dr Ernie Grant’s holistic framework is highly regarded and widely used across Queensland and beyond. It encompasses six key elements: Land, Language, Culture, Time, Place, and Relationships

  • Indigenous culture is rooted in oral traditions rather than written ones, relying heavily on observation. It is deeply connected to nature and the environment, focusing on cycles and patterns and their interdependence. Central to this is, an undeniable link between Land, Language, and Culture

  • Indigenous communities view the world holistically, emphasising the essential connection between Land, Language, and Culture—a perspective that contrasts with the norms of Western society. Many scholars have acknowledged its effectiveness in preserving and transmitting knowledge accurately for centuries. Addressing today’s complex challenges may require stepping away from conventional academic methods and embracing the benefits of a more traditional approach, particularly within schools and institutions - a holistic approach.

The 8 ways of Aborginal Learning

Drawn from the Gamilaraay, Baakindji, Ngiyampaa, Yuwaalaraay, Wiradijuri, and Wangkumarra peoples of Western New South Wales, 8 ways supports people to find the common points of intersection with their own communities and local Aborginal pedagogies.

 

  • Often cited as as the owner of 8 ways, Yunkaporta will be the first to tell you that he didnt even name 8 ways. 8 ways, the name, the content, the systems, were all driven by Aborginal community in western NSW. Yunkaporta's role was key but nuanced, He led a research project over a decade ago that explored Indigenous cognition and knowledge transmission, focusing on the processes of how Indigenous knowledge is produced, stored, and transmitted, rather than the content itself and stresses that the framework belongs to this community not him

  • the 8 Ways Aboriginal Pedagogy Framework prioritises process over content in education, focusing on how knowledge is transmitted rather than what is taught. Indigenous knowledge processes, such as storytelling, symbolism, and community engagement, are adaptable and can be applied across various subjects, ensuring that Aboriginal perspectives remain central.

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    The 8 Ways Aboriginal Pedagogy Framework is a flexible tool for integrating Indigenous knowledge processes into teaching. It encourages educators to collaborate with local communities to adapt the framework, focusing on how knowledge is transmitted rather than rigid content. The goal is to embed Indigenous perspectives across subjects through methods like storytelling and land-based learning, allowing for culturally responsive education.