S2 Ep 16: Interview with Cathy Hope

Today’s Guest on The Educator Yarns is Primary School Teacher and Author Cathy Hope to talk about her work and study into string figures and string games. Drawing upon her wealth of knowledge and research, Cathy talks about the universal use of string figures in many first nations communities around the world but specifically how the use and similarities of the string figure designs are found and identified across many Aboriginal communities Australia wide. Celebrating how important these processes and designs were to not only play but build and design, Cathy talks about their significance and the role they play in identity and history.

Om Podcasten

Educator Yarns serves as an informative and insightful discussion about the importance of embedding Aboriginal perspectives in early childhood education and the need for ongoing education and support in alignment with the Early Years Framework 2.0. Jessica Staines, Director of Koori Curriculum is back for season four with new co-host Belinda Huntress from Freshwater Education. Together the dynamic duo provide practical advice and resources for educators and advocate for a culturally inclusive, safe and respectful approach to teaching and learning.