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ABOR3500

Aboriginal Education, Policies and Issues

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1, Semester 2
OurimbahSemester 1, Semester 2
Port Macquarie Nth Coast InstSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 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
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
Replacing Course(s)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Class
test 40%
Group/tutorial participation and contribution
Group work (1,000 words) 20%
Case Scenario/PBL exercises
Case study (2,000 words) - 40%
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for ABOR3500