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EST505 - Indigenous Perspectives and Inclusive Practices

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Education

Unit Description

The unit will engage preservice teachers in the critical analysis of effective pedagogical practices for First Nations learners. Preservice teachers will build on their existing knowledges from prior units to develop a critical understanding of contemporary Indigenous education policies and the application of demonstrated best practice to facilitate First Nations student success and provide leadership in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education space. The unit enables students to work confidently in various contexts to teach First Nations learners, and to teach about Australias First Nations people and cultures.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Critically apply social justice principles, pedagogical knowledge and critical thinking in the discussion of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education issues.
2.	Critically evaluate the approved curricula and their approach to Indigenous studies and representation of First Nations people.
3.	Critically analyse the evidence base and contemporary approaches to evaluating culturally responsive and inclusive practices including reflexive personal learning.
4.	Apply initiative, creativity and critical judgment to the planning and implementation of teaching practices in a range of Indigenous educational context.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Short answer responses (500 words)	15%	1,2,3
2.	Research and design project (1,500 words)	35%	1,2,3,4
3.	Report (2,000 words)	50%	1,2,3,4

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2023	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2023	Semester S	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2023	Semester S	External	External Studies	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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