TEACHING INDIGENOUS LEARNERS
EDU3TIL
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop an understanding of Indigenous education in Australian schools. Pre-service teachers explore educational strategies and pedagogy to support Indigenous children and maximise learning outcomes. Preservice teachers seek to identify the challenges in indigenous teaching and learning and utilize research and resources to inform best practice. The subject will promote positive attitudes within the broader community towards Indigenous students and their cultural protocols.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Martha Kamara
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: EDU2CII
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education: Resources for Pre-service Teachers | Recommended | Aboriginal - education.vic.gov.au | NA |
| Readings | Aussie Educator- | Recommended | NA | NA |
| Readings | Department of Education, Aboriginal Education Lesson Plans | Recommended | NA | NA |
| Readings | Creative Spirits, Lesson teacher resource to match the Australian Curriculum | Recommended | NA | NA |
| Readings | Welcome to my country | Recommended | Burarrwanga, Laklak, Ritjilili Ganambarr, Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs, Banbapuy Ganambarr,Djawundil Maymuru, Sarah Wright, Sandie Suchet-Pearson, and Kate Lloyd. (2013). | Sydney: Allan & Unwin. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically examine personal assumptions, preconceptions and values when relating to teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners
- Activities:
- Selected Readings
02. Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture identity and linguistic background on the education of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
- Activities:
- Selected Readings
03. Design indigenous curriculum demonstrating knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT that engage students in their learning.
- Activities:
- Selected Readings
04. Demonstrate broad knowledge of understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages explore the impact of culture identity and linguistic background on the education of students.
- Activities:
- Selected Readings