Indigenous Australian Education

• • Welcome to and Acknowledgement of Country. Intro to unit.
  • Preparation to Teach Identity Culture and Stereotypes
  • Indigenous Australian Histories and Policies.
  • Torres Strait Islander History and Culture
  • Indigenous Placement and Displacement
  • The Impact of Socio-Economics on Indigenous Students
  • Health and Wellbeing of Indigenous students
  • Commonwealth and State Resources
  • Indigenous Languages and Communication
  • Indigenous Literacy Strategies
  • Specialised Programs for the Diversity of Indigenous Students
  • Preparations to Teach Indigenous Perspectives in the classroom.

• Study resources

  • Instructional methods

    • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
    • Online assignment submission
    • Standard Media
    • Web links

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-EDC151-Child Development for Educators, or CUR-EDC135-Child Development for Educators, or CUR-EDE103 and CUR-EDC155-Learning Theory for Educators, or CUR-EDP155 , or CUR-EDC245-Learning Theories, Diversity and Differentiation ;

Others

You don't have to enrol in this subject if you have completed EDP370 Indigenous Australian Education as they are considered equivalents.

Special requirements

No special requirements

This subject was previously known as EDP370 Indigenous Australian Education.

An introduction to complex cultural environments and roles interconnected with Indigenous Australian education. Critical reflection and assessment of teaching in an Indigenous Australian context.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

• Essay (30%)
• Critical reflective journal (30%)
• Teaching presentation (40%)