ABOR3500
Aboriginal Education, Policies and Issues
10 Units
Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
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| Ourimbah | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
| Port Macquarie Nth Coast Inst | Semester 2 |
Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
This course is primarily designed for students wishing to undertake a teaching career. The course addresses Aboriginal education and social policies that have impacted on Aboriginal communities; particularly in NSW; cultural differences and related pedagogues; teaching strategies, including anti racism strategies; and the inclusion of the Aboriginal community in the delivery of knowledge within the schooling system.
| Objectives | 1. Recognise the importance of teaching Aboriginal Studies in the context of Australia's modern society. 2. understand and respect traditional and contemporary Aboriginal cultures; 3. learn appropriate pedagogy for teaching Indigenous students; 4. recognise the protocols of effective consultation with Aboriginal communities; 5. gain knowledge and skills in combating racism within the school situation |
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| Content | ? History of Aboriginal education in NSW ? 1996 NSW Aboriginal Education Policy ? Aboriginal community involvement ? Aboriginal learning pedagogues ? Roles of Aboriginal education workers and the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group ? Development of Aboriginal perspectives into teaching ? Development of Aboriginal Studies units ? Analysis of cultural bias in resources ? Examining racism |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||||
| Transition | NA | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for ABOR3500 |