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EDMT5680: Aboriginal Students K-6
2024 unit information
This unit of study explores diverse histories, cultures and linguistic identities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, their families and communities. It examines social, political and economic challenges faced by communities, and active steps that they and their non-Indigenous supporters are taking to address them. The unit emphasises the importance of consultation with Aboriginal communities in NSW contexts, and assists students to identify key stakeholders, in order to develop productive educational partnerships. Students will develop their skills for designing culturally responsive curriculum to enhance educational outcomes for Indigenous students K-6.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDMT5680 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 2 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points including EDMT5676 or EDMT5500 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds
- LO2. demonstrate understanding of key social, political and economic challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities
- LO3. understand and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
- LO4. develop 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
- LO5. improve professional knowledge regarding community consultation, inclusive partnerships and relevant policy implementation.
Unit availability
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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