Unit Catalogue

This unit provides a deep understanding of the policy context and programs related to First Nations language learning. Pre-service teachers critically examine the global and Australian contexts of First Nations language learning in schools for first language speakers and for First Nations and non-First Nations children who are learning a First Nations language for the first time. Through this unit, pre-service teachers analyse the socio-political contexts and rationales of First Nations language learning in relation to policies, curricula and programs. Pre-service teachers critically analyse the inter-relationships between learner needs, community needs, and First Nations languages' curricula and programs and apply this knowledge to propose a language program. This unit is intended for pre-service teachers who speak a First Nations language and who wish to teach it, or for those who are interested in facilitating the teaching of First Nations languages in school.

The Intensive 3 and Intensive 6 offerings for this unit are only available to First Nations Teacher and Training Education Hub students and are not available for online enrolment.

The Intensive 3 offering at Casuarina is also available to First Nations students in the Diploma of First Nations Language Work and the Associate Degree of First Nations Cultural and Language Education.

To enrol in these offerings, students will need to first consult with their course coordinator before completing the Special Enrolment form accessed via the eForms tile through CDU Portal.