Central Arrernte Elder Benedict Stevens at AATE/ALEA Conference in Perth with HARs

Benedict Stevens and Danielle Calleja discussing how to help Indigenous language speakers in their adaptation to school. Benedict enjoyed chatting to delegates after the Honey Ant Readers presentation in Adelaide.

Central Arrernte Cultural Elder, Benedict Stevens, discussing with passionate teacher, Danielle Calleja of La Salle College in Perth, why he believes it is important for teachers to understand their students linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and how this can help the students to adapt to the new, and often foreign, school environment. Benedict co-presented at the conference with HARs Margaret James on 7th July.