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Unit of Study EDU01308 - Indigenous Australians in Education (2017)

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Unit Snapshot

  • Pre-requisites

    192 credit points in any SCU units

  • Enrolment information

    N/A

  • Enrolment restriction

    Recommended for preservice teachers.

Unit description

Presents Indigenous voices in the critical analyses of past and current colonial education practices in Australia, in terms of their relationship to Indigenous peoples and Indigenous education models and practices. Focuses include the history of colonial education in Australia, the impact of colonisation on Indigenous teaching and learning, governmental response to Indigenous educational needs and best practice policy making. Students will develop critical analysis and advocacy skills enabling them to engage the discourse around education delivery and practice within Australia and beyond.

Unit content

Topic 1: Indigenous Values and Philosophies in Education
Topic 2: The History of Invasion on Indigenous Education
Topic 3: Socio-political Realities
Topic 4: Policies and Programs
Topic 5: Best Practice and Case Studies

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Lismore Session 1 Session 1
Online Session 1 N/A

Learning outcomes and graduate attributes

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:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 examine the complex manifestations of racism and other factors that impact on an Indigenous Australian student's academic performance
2 critique the role of cultural protocols and practices within education, specifically in regard to Indigenous education
3 appraise literacy and numeracy strategies that are designed to address the needs and aspirations of Indigenous learners
4 research and critically analyse Government policies that provide innovative frameworks for addressing Indigenous Australian education initiatives, including community-based education.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. examine the complex manifestations of racism and other factors that impact on an Indigenous Australian student's academic performance
    • GA4:
    • GA7:
  2. critique the role of cultural protocols and practices within education, specifically in regard to Indigenous education
    • GA4:
    • GA7:
  3. appraise literacy and numeracy strategies that are designed to address the needs and aspirations of Indigenous learners
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
  4. research and critically analyse Government policies that provide innovative frameworks for addressing Indigenous Australian education initiatives, including community-based education.
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
    • GA7:

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Lecture on-site 2 hours (Week 1)
Workshop on-site 3 hours (6 weeks)
Self-directed project 3 hours (6 weeks)
Assessment
Essay 40%
Task 1: Students are required to upload an icon that is symbolic of their cultural background Task 2: Students submit a one page document that clearly explains why they chose this icon Task 3: Students are to write a 1000 word essay. 30%
Journal 30%

Teaching method
Structured online learning 2 hours (12 weeks)
Assessment
Essay 40%
Task 1: Students are required to upload an icon that is symbolic of their cultural background Task 2: Students submit a one page document that clearly explains why they chose this icon Task 3: Students are to write a 1000 word essay. 30%
Journal 30%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • No prescribed texts.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.