Schooling and Australian Society

• • Curriculum and the contexts of schooling
  • Critical pedagogies
  • Childhood Socioeconomic factors
  • Gender and sexuality
  • Cultural diversity
  • Education policy
  • Neoliberalism

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• CUR-SEC-MAS-2022
• CUR-PRI-MAS-2022

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject examines the social, political, cultural, linguistic and economic shape of Australian society and the impact of these forces on education policy, educator practices and student learning. Students examine the characteristics of education systems and learning settings that promote inclusivity, celebrate diversity and reduce the effects of disadvantage and inequality. The subject emphasises the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers associated with student diversity, including consideration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their learning environments.

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.

• Report and Reflection on Social Justice Issues in Australian Schooling (50%)
• Investigation of current education policy in Australia (50%)

Current study term: 27 Nov 22 to 26 Feb 23