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Indigenous Australian Education

Undergraduate | CUR-EDC370 | 2021

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An introduction to complex cultural environments and roles interconnected with Indigenous Australian education. Engage in research that interprets Indigenous historical and contemporary themes to inform meaningful teaching practices.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
13 weeks

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Indigenous Australian Education

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. identify and analyse personal cultural imperatives in Indigenous Australian contexts 
    2. engage in research that interprets Indigenous contemporary and historical themes to inform teaching roles and practices in an Australian teaching context
    3. select and apply appropriate teaching strategies in an Indigenous Australian context
    4. critically reflect on teaching strategies and philosophies to develop a proactive learning environment
    5. identify and evaluate various stakeholders and resources that support the implementation of an Australian Indigenous learning environment.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

one of

and one of

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).

Others

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

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.

Student feedback

6 student respondents between 24 Nov - 12 Dec 2023.

66%of students felt the study load was manageable

100%of students felt this subject helped them gain relevant skills

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