EDUC6912
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course will develop Initial Teacher Education Students’ (ITES) understanding of Aboriginal culture and the challenges faced by Aboriginal students when they attend formal institutions such as schools. The course addresses Aboriginal education and social policies that have impacted on Aboriginal communities, particularly in NSW; cultural differences and related pedagogies; teaching strategies, including anti-racism strategies; and the inclusion of the Aboriginal community in the delivery of knowledge within the schooling system.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Trimester 1 - 2024
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Online
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Recognise the importance of teaching Aboriginal Studies in the context of contemporary Australian society.
2. Understand and respect traditional and contemporary Aboriginal cultures.
3. Demonstrate appropriate pedagogy for teaching Indigenous students.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for combating racism in school settings.
5. Recognise the protocols of effective consultation with Aboriginal communities.
6. Understand the importance of Aboriginal education and social policies that have impacted on Aboriginal communities, particularly in NSW
Content
The following topics and content will be covered:
- History of Aboriginal education in NSW
- 2008 NSW Aboriginal Education & Training Policy
- Involving the Aboriginal community, partnership in Aboriginal education
- Quality Teaching & Aboriginal students, comparing Aboriginal learning pedagogies & QT
- Understanding Otitis Media & Aboriginal English in a classroom setting
- Develop Aboriginal perspectives through contemporary diversity of Aboriginal Communities
- Development of Aboriginal perspectives through literacy & numeracy
- Analysis of cultural bias in resources
- Roles of Aboriginal education workers and the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group
- Examining racism
Assumed knowledge
Nil
Assessment items
Essay: Essay
In Term Test: Examination
Presentation: Case Study and Presentation
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Online 12 hour(s) per term
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Online 12 hour(s) per term
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Online
Lecture-1
- Online 12 hour(s) per term
Online Activity-1
- Online 12 hour(s) per term
Tutorial-1
- Online 12 hour(s) per term
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 80% of sessions.
Course outline
- EDUC6912 - Tr1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 421.4 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.