Respectful cultural questions stay with what was shared

Use the creator's published account to form questions about its information and context. This allows genuine curiosity without requiring a child or visitor to explain private experiences or act as a spokesperson for an entire community.

'What does the author explain about this object?' stays with the source.

Check the assumption inside the question

Read what was offered. Write topic-related questions. Check assumptions.

Ground questions in the material the creator chose to share. Respectful curiosity does not require personal disclosure from someone else.

Is the question grounded in the account? Use written question options.

Do not ask a child to speak for a community.

Resources

• Reflection Journal Template — Record the creator, source, permission questions and planning decision before selecting classroom material.

Further reading

• AIATSIS — evaluating and selecting education resources
• Harmony Week — official organiser information

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