As an education it is important to understand that there are 3 different curricula's (Flinders, Nodding and Thornton, 1986):
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Although there is no sector of the curriculum named imagination and creativity, there is a section that has content descriptors relevant to it. Located in the Australian Curriculum, relevant for primary education creativity and imagination is mentioned under the Critical and Creative Thinking are, which includes, inquiry, generating ideas, actions, analysing, synthesising and evaluating. By including these descriptors, students are able to express their ideas, make observations and use different processes and techniques to display their creativity.
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The 8 ways of learning is an inclusive framework created in light of supporting aboriginal and non- aboriginal students in sorting common ground knowledge in the classroom. The framework involves narrative driven learning, hands on activities, visual learning processes, symbols, reflective techniques room for scaffolding, land based learning and community connectedness. Please see links adjacent and images below for more information.
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