edu3ied indigenous education
INDIGENOUS EDUCATION
EDU3IED
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop an understanding of Indigenous education in Australian schools. Students examine the cultural, political, social, economic, and health issues that impact on Indigenous children and identify similarities and differences with other First People's experiences from around the world. They also explore educational strategies and pedagogy to support Indigenous children and maximise learning outcomes. Additionally students investigate teaching Indigenous Studies in classrooms in order to promote positive attitudes in all communities and apply Indigenous cultural protocols when teaching and working with Indigenous students and community.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBruce Pridham
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU2IS
Special conditions To demonstrate successful completion of the subject and to meet AITSIL professional standards, students are required to complete and pass each assessment task to a minimum 50%.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Teaching and Learning in Aboriginal Education | Recommended | Harrison, N. (2011) | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: An introduction for the teaching profession (2012) | Recommended | Price, K. | CAMBRIDGE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the issues that impact on Indigenous learners and how they influence educational outcomes. Explain the issues (political, social, economic, historical#) that impact on Indigenous learners and how they influence educational outcomes.
- Activities:
- Indigenous Presenters Worksop Participation Research
02. Investigate Australian Indigenous culture in schools and community. Investigate how Australian Indigenous culture is supported in schools and the community and identify similarities and differences with other First People's experiences from around the world.
- Activities:
- Indigenous Presenters Worksop Participation Research
03. Design Indigenous curriculum opportunities and teaching resources, incorporating educational technologies and strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents/carers.
- Activities:
- Indigenous Presenters Worksop Participation Research
04. Critically examine personal assumptions, preconceptions and values when relating to Indigenous Australia.
- Activities:
- Indigenous Presenters Worksop Participation Research
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBruce Pridham
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Learning Diagnostic (Pre & Post) 1200 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Personal Learning Plan (PLP) 800 words or equivalent | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Application of Personal Learning and Extended Reflection (PLR) 2000 words or equivalent | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Neal
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Learning Diagnostic (Pre & Post) 1200 words or equivalent | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Personal Learning Plan (PLP) 800 words or equivalent | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Application of Personal Learning and Extended Reflection (PLR) 2000 words or equivalent | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |