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EST503 - Teaching Indigenous Learners

2022

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Education

(EST503)

Unit Description

This postgraduate unit will engage pre-service teachers in the critical analysis of effective pedagogical practices involved in teaching Indigenous learners. Pre-service teachers will develop a critical understanding of contemporary Indigenous education policies and the application of demonstrate best practice to facilitate indigenous student success and provide leadership in the Indigenous education space.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Justify and interpret pedagogical theories and research in the field of contemporary Indigenous education issues.
2.	Apply initiative, creativity and critical judgement to the planning and implementation of teaching practice in an Indigenous educational context.
3.	Reflect critically on pedagogical practice to cater for student diversity in Indigenous educational contexts.
4.	Critically evaluate the Australian Curriculum and its approach to Indigenous studies and representation of Indigenous people.
5.	Assess the roles and responsibilities of schools and teachers to cater for the academic success of Indigenous students.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Discussion Board Contributions (3x 500 words - 1,500 words)	15%	1,4,5
2.	Culturally Inclusive Teaching Plan (3,000 words)	40%	2,4
3.	Assessment Tool: Preparation, Critique and Response (3,500 words)	45%	3,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method
2022	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2022	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR
2022	Semester S	External	External Studies	OLR

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