Sounds
These learning experiences develop listening and sound awareness skills.
SWAY is an oral language and literacy program based on Aboriginal knowledge, culture and stories. It has been developed by Educators, Aboriginal Education Officers and Speech Pathologists at the Royal Far West School in Manly, NSW.
SWAY incorporates evidence based teaching strategies to improve the language and literacy outcomes of preschool and kindergarten children.
A key focus of the program is to provide practical training and mentoring to build the capacity of teaching staff.
Educators learn how to
What we offer
All of the learning experiences within the SWAY program are centred around a yarn or dreamtime story.
Auntie Lois Birk has shared her memories of growing up on Ulgundahi Island in Northern NSW.
We treasure her yarns.
Learning experiences within the first unit of learning ‘Me and My Body’ are based on Lois’ fishing yarn.
To explore the ‘Me and My Body’ unit of learning further, click here.
These learning experiences develop listening and sound awareness skills.
These learning experiences focus on vocabulary development, use of grammar and sentence construction skills.
These learning experiences embed local Aboriginal Language
These learning experiences focus on comprehension of stories, recounting and story telling skills.
"I have welcomed the opportunity to learn about and utilize the Sounds, Words and Yarning Program and all that it embodies. The ideas, content and resources presented in SWAY have been thoughtfully planned to be both culturally sensitive and relevant to our local Gumbaynggiir people and Community. In Bridges, we have all enjoyed sharing and learning with the SWAY activities, stories and games and they have become an integral component of our program. Being an early childhood teacher working in a rural and remote community such as Bowraville, I have also appreciated the ongoing professional support and encouragement that the SWAY team members from RFW have given me. Thank you!"
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