Details for EDU126 Australian Indigenous Education

In order to be culturally sensitive, students will need to explore subjects through Indigenous perspectives. This subject aims to foster responsive practices and relevant communication methedologies. In order to bridge educational barriers, future educators will need to elevate the delivery of subjects to include Indigenous perspectives nation wide.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: EDU126
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Draw on current research and evidence-based practices to articulate an understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and languages.
2. Describe strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parent/carers (and students) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) backgrounds to involve them in the educative process in ways that show an understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages and identity.
3. Explain the significant issues: social, cultural, economic and historical that affect the achievement of Australian Indigenous students’ educational outcomes.
4. Select culturally effective pedagogies which promote heightened understanding of the needs in diverse classrooms and for students across the full range of abilities in order to enable students to reach their full potential and flourish.
5. Discuss the effectiveness of Australian Indigenous policies and procedures as well as anti-racism and EALD policies, programs and services and their role in contributing to student outcomes and the equity and quality of school education.
6. Describe pedagogies that engender a supportive learning environment and develop positive attitudes towards Australian Indigenous students.
7. Outline principles and theories of literacy and numeracy education to first and second language learning in programming for cross-curricula units of work.

Subject Content

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (onsite)
• eLearning (online)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Forum Posts (30%)
• x2 Minor Essays (50%)
• Interview Analysis (25%)

Prescribed Text

• References will include the most current curriculum requirements for schools.

Check with the instructor each semester before purchasing any prescribed texts or representative references