EDF5834 · Foundation studies: Indigenous education

Overview

This unit explores the socio-political and institutional factors influencing the historical and contemporary positioning of Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Through a critical examination of theory, policy, and research, you will analyse your professional responsibilities as a teacher for Indigenous education and the impact of your own standpoint. You will investigate critical foundations of cultural responsivity and cultural safety to develop inclusive teaching strategies which acknowledge the diversity of Indigenous languages, cultures, and experiences. This unit will also provide you with opportunities to engage relational principles for effective engagement with Indigenous families and communities. You will design a project-based learning (PBL) program that integrates Indigenous perspectives across key learning areas in the Australian Curriculum and consider how Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) can enhance learning for all students.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. critically reflect on the impact of socio-political, institutional and historical factors on the positioning of Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Australian society and its implications for teachers
2. examine theory, policy, and research to broaden understanding of Indigenous education, culturally responsive teaching strategies, language diversity, and inclusive classroom practice
3. analyse strategies that support effective engagement with Indigenous families and communities
4. articulate a beginning teacher philosophy that applies understandings of social justice and decolonisation
5. design a project-based curriculum that integrates Indigenous perspectives across key learning areas and implements ICT to enhance learning.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Usually, you can expect to engage with: • 24 hours* of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and • the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement. * Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.