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EDMT6644: Aboriginal Education: Engaging Community
2026 unit information
This unit of study builds on EDMT5680 Aboriginal Students K-6. It increases pre-service teachers' knowledge and practical skills for connecting with local Aboriginal communities and authentically incorporating Aboriginal histories, cultures, experience and expertise in teaching programs. This unit of study will also connect pre-service teachers with key leaders in Aboriginal Education in NSW who provide guidance and support for in-service teachers. Knowledge of the work of these organisations is essential to equip pre-service teachers to continue to improve their skills in the area of Aboriginal Education in their future careers.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 4 |
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Prerequisites:
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EDMT5680 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand Aboriginal community consultation and engagement in education and teachers’ responsibility to enable and facilitate this
- LO2. develop the skills for building a relationship with a local Aboriginal community to enhance teaching and learning in a school
- LO3. gain a deeper understanding of Aboriginal histories, languages, cultures and knowledge of country, and authentic ways to teach that knowledge
- LO4. understand factors impacting on successful learning for Aboriginal students
- LO5. develop your capacity in Aboriginal education through community connections and professional learning opportunities
Unit availability
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Intensive July - August 2025
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Intensive July - August 2026
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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