Availabilities:
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Term5 | Term5 |
| Gold Coast | ||
| Lismore | Term5 | Term5 |
| Online |
Unit description
Addresses the pedagogical content knowledge required to teach Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, and to teach all students about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages. It explores global and national topics and issues in Indigenous education, through local and regional contexts. There is a focus on applying frameworks based on ethical protocols, principles and practices.
Unit content
Module 1: Acknowledgement of People and Place
Module 2: Contact and Impact — Policy and Legislation
Module 3: Living in two worlds
Module 4: Building Relationships — Connecting with Community
Module 5: Teaching and Learning in Aboriginal Education
Module 6: Every Classroom, Every Unit, Every Time
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds |
| 2 | demonstrate broad knowledge of, understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, culture and languages |
| 3 | set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics |
| 4 | Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities |
| 5 | identify and apply pedagogical content knowledge for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds
- demonstrate broad knowledge of, understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, culture and languages
- set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics
- Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities
- identify and apply pedagogical content knowledge for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Prescribed Learning Resources
- No prescribed texts.
- No prescribed resources/equipment.
- Prescribed text information is not currently available.
- Prescribed resources/equipment information is not currently available.
Teaching and assessment
Fee information
Domestic
Commonwealth Supported courses
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International
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