edu2cii cultural
CULTURAL AND INDIGENOUS ISSUES
EDU2CII
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will examine culture and its foundations, existing cultural variations among Australian students, including accommmodation for ESL in schools. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding and valuing of the histories, cultures, traditions, languages and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, and the types of education most appropriate to their needs. A key element will be acquiring cultural literacy that entails engaging with Indigenous values and knowledge, and exploring strategies which have proved effective with Indigenous students. Additionally, Australia's economic, social and cultural links with Asia and their educational implications will be examined with a view to developing personal and technical skills to interact effectively with a diverse range of people in a world of complex interdependence.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMartha Kamara
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Only Available to students enrolled in EBTP Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), EBTS Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) & EBTOCE Bachelor of Teaching (Outreach and Community Education)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | EDU2CII: Cultural and Indigenous Issues (Available at the Co-Op Bookshop) | Prescribed | TBA | MACMILLAN 2012 |
| Readings | Please refer to Learning Management System (LMS) site or Section 5.2 of the subject learning guide | Recommended | TBA | TBA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and understand the representation of Indigenous and other cultures
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Understand the variations in cultures in Australia and how these are accommodated in Australian schools.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Identify teaching strategies which can be used in schools to promote communication and team work for students from a variety of cultural backgrounds
- Activities:
- TBE
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMartha Kamara
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Develop an Action Plan focussing on Asian content in Australian curriculum (1,500-word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Group Task - Develop a inquiry based unit of work (2,500 word equivalent) | exploring aspect of Aboroginal and Torres Strait history and culture | 60 | 01, 02, 03 |