ABOR3500Aboriginal Education, Policies and Issues

Course handbook

Description

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.

Availability2024 Course Timetables

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 Australia's modern society.

2. Understand and encourage respect for traditional and contemporary Aboriginal cultures;

3. Learn appropriate pedagogy approaches 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
• 2008 NSW Aboriginal Education Policy
• 2020 Partnership Agreement between the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc and the NSW Department of Education
• 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

Assessment items

In Term Test: Examination: Class

Presentation: Group Presentation and Tutorial Participation

Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Study

Journal: Journal

Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Course outline

• ABOR3500 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 255.3 KB)