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Discover the fascinating origins of the word "apology" in this captivating video! Delve into the depths of ancient Greek language as we explore how the term ...
Apology comes to English from the Greek roots of apo- (“away from, off”) and logia (from logos, meaning “speech”). The word's earliest meaning in English was “something said or written in defense or justification of what appears to others to be wrong or of what may be liable to disapprobation.”
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Here’s what you need to know: #1 The Apology Kevin Rudd’s seminal speech, now known as The Apology, was delivered in The House of Representatives chamber in Parliament House, Canberra on 13 February 2008. Members of the Stolen Generations were invited to witness The Apology first-hand, while millions of other Australians watched in cities and towns...
Okay, so know that you know the background, what do you teach to your primary-school aged students? Here are some excellent resources and ideas to support you and your students in an exploration of The Apology and the Stolen Generations.
The concept of saying sorry is one that most students will be able to relate to. This makes it quite easy to support students in making connections between their own knowledge and the national apology to the Stolen Generations. Here are some ideas for Apology Day classroom activities: 1. What does an apology mean to you? Write a list of words, thou...
Support your students as they engage with Kevin Rudd’s speech. You can watch a video of the whole speech, part of the speech or read a transcript. Middle and upper years students will also benefit from listing to Dr Tom Calma’s response as the representative of Australia’s First Nations peoples. Here are some activity ideas to help students make co...
Making connections to the thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences of others is often made possible through a story. These songs, videos and picture books tell stories about the Stolen Generation in an authentic and sensitive way. They are fantastic resources to help teachersembed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in the classroom...
Mar 3, 2016 · Should we teach toddlers to say “I’m sorry”. 10 Replies. My short answer: Yes, teach the behavior of saying sorry – teach when it is appropriate to apologize. Also teach that they can take actions that help to right their wrong. However, you can’t expect a young child to really feel sorry.
The earliest known use of the noun apology is in the mid 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for apology is from 1533, in the writing of More. apology is a borrowing from Latin .
The British are famous for how frequently they say ‘sorry’ – even when they’re not at fault. But does the data hold up this stereotype? And is apologising so often really that bad?
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Mar 16, 2022 · No matter what bad blood you’re dealing with, here are 22 of the best apology songs out there to help make amends, along with a few for when you’re — as Demi Lovato would say — “Sorry ...
