edu1dlc diverse learning communities

DIVERSE LEARNING COMMUNITIES

EDU1DLC

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, pre-service teachers will reflect upon their roles as learners and contributors in diverse communities and cultures. Pre-service teachers will learn about social theories and justice principles in the local and national context, with a focus on self, others, social issues, and social justice in practice. Pre-service teachers will develop skills to reflect on their knowledge and learning capacities in diverse community settings. Pre-service teachers will gain understand of the value of engaging collaboratively as learners in groups comprising a range of abilities, needs, cultures, values, sexual orientations, linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds. Pre-service teachers will participate in a community project to engage with diverse learning communities.

SchoolEducation (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMartha Kamara

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsEDU1CC

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

The Routledge international handbook of the sociology of education.

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorApple, M., Ball, S., & Gandin, L.

Year2010

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherAbingdon, UK: Routledge.

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Service-learning and social justice: Engaging students in social change.

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorCipolle, S. B.

Year2010

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherLanham: The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Social inequality in Australia: Discourses, realities and futures

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorHabibis, D., & Walter, M.

Year2011

Edition/VolumeRev. ed

PublisherSouth Melbourne, Vic.: Oxford University Press.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

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Conceptualizing social justice in education: Mapping the territory.

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorGewirtz, S.

Year1998

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherJournal of Education Policy, 13(4), 469-484.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Understanding education: Contexts and agendas for the new millennium.

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorMeadmore, D., Burnett, B., & O'Brien, P.

Year1999

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherFrenchs Forest, NSW: Prentice Hall.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Investigate how community dynamics influence identity and belonging, diversity and inclusion, and access to opportunities for lifelong learning.

02. Investigate and articulate the ways in which selected social justice theories and principles inform community and education policy and discrimination legislation.

03. Demonstrate awareness and a reflective approach to how one's own values, beliefs and behaviours may impact on others in local communities.

04. Evaluate how community organisations support positive and constructive attitudes towards diverse communities, groups and individuals in relation to culture, language, religion, gender, age, socio economic background, ability levels and special needs.

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMartha Kamara

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Community-Based Project: Action plan (1800 words)This task is scaffolded through the framework of Studying, Observing and Collaborating. As pre-service teachers complete each of the requirements, they will need to write an action plan that is submitted and assessed	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
Cultural Plunge (10mins, equivalent to 1400 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO3
Community-Based Project: Reflection (1400 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMartha Kamara

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Community-Based Project: Action plan (1800 words)This task is scaffolded through the framework of Studying, Observing and Collaborating. As pre-service teachers complete each of the requirements, they will need to write an action plan that is submitted and assessed	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
Cultural Plunge (10mins, equivalent to 1400 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO3
Community-Based Project: Reflection (1400 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMartha Kamara

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Community-Based Project: Action plan (1800 words)This task is scaffolded through the framework of Studying, Observing and Collaborating. As pre-service teachers complete each of the requirements, they will need to write an action plan that is submitted and assessed	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
Cultural Plunge (10mins, equivalent to 1400 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO3
Community-Based Project: Reflection (1400 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMartha Kamara

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Community-Based Project: Action plan (1800 words)This task is scaffolded through the framework of Studying, Observing and Collaborating. As pre-service teachers complete each of the requirements, they will need to write an action plan that is submitted and assessed	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2
Cultural Plunge (10mins, equivalent to 1400 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO3
Community-Based Project: Reflection (1400 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4