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EDMT5679: Aboriginal Education: Secondary Schools
2022 unit information
This unit of study is a compulsory component of the Master of Teaching (Secondary) program. It develops pre-service teachers' knowledge and understanding of the role of education in addressing current social, political and economic challenges faced by Indigenous communities, past and present. Within this unit, pre-service teachers will explore the diversity of Indigenous Australian histories and cultures and the importance of Aboriginal identity to Aboriginal student success in secondary school contexts. The unit is designed to develop pre-service teachers' capacity to critically analyse teaching resources in order to effectively apply Aboriginal perspectives to their particular curriculum area.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDMT5679 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 2 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. develop an understanding and knowledge of the specific learning needs, particularly those of literacy and numeracy, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in diverse settings and ways in which to address these
- LO2. critically analyse and reflect on a range of appropriate and engaging resources to embed Aboriginal perspectives across the curriculum
- LO3. consider a range of learning, teaching and assessment strategies which build self efficacy and actively engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the classroom and broader school context
- LO4. analyse ways in which educational programs and resources can be enhanced to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and ensure effective communication and the building of successful partnerships between schools, teachers and Indigenous communities.
Unit availability
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Important enrolment information
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