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EST220 - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Advocacy

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Education

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Prerequisites

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Unit Description

This unit introduces students to historical and contemporary social and cultural influences on children's lives and learning through close examination of legislation, policy, programmes, and practices. Preservice teachers will critically explore and apply principles for inclusion of children's diverse and complex experiences, including First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Preservice teachers will develop knowledge of evidence-based, effective strategies for partnering with families/carers and community representatives to promote children's learning, thereby promoting inclusion and equity in educational settings. They will develop a thorough understanding of the complex nature of identity formation in children. Preservice teachers will learn how to meaningfully embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in education and care settings. Preservice teachers will recognise the key role of early childhood education and care in advancing Reconciliation.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Demonstrate an understanding of historical and contemporary perspectives on inclusive education in Australia.
2.	Critically analyse the theoretical foundations of inclusive education and apply knowledge of current legislation, policies, and evidence-based strategies to planning and teaching in support of inclusion, diversity, and equity.
3.	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture, cultural identity, and linguistic background on the education of all learners, particularly a specific focus on students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and those with EAL/D needs.
4.	Apply a range of inclusive teaching strategies that are informed by an understanding of cultural safety, cultural responsiveness, and the principles of Universal Design for Learning in partnership with families/carers or allied professionals to ensure inclusion, diversity, and equity in learning experiences.
5.	Assess, analyse and interpret children¿s learning to make informed judgements to plan for learners across a range of abilities and from diverse home backgrounds.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Observation (500 words)	10%	1,2,4,5
2.	Lesson sequence (1,800 words or equivalent)	50%	1,2,3,4,5
3.	Report (1,000 words)	40%	1,2,3,4'

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2025	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR

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