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EDPL6007: Racism and Well-being
2023 unit information
This course will provide opportunities for participants to critically analyse and reflect on research on anti-racial and anti-oppressive practices in schooling and education. This will include a critical examination of diverse theoretical frameworks including the cultural interface, Critical Race Theory and Critical Whiteness Studies.
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Education
| Code | EDPL6007 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. critically analyse key research in racism and well-being in education contexts and the hidden narratives embedded in schooling and education to initiate and lead professional dialogue directed at improving professional knowledge and practice, and the educational outcomes of Aboriginal students
- LO2. lead colleagues in critical discourse about representations of Aboriginal people, culture and communities, the impact these have in educational settings and the health and well-being of Aboriginal students
- LO3. apply ethical practices to initiate collaborative and courageous conversations with staff and community about embedded racism within schooling and the impact it has on Aboriginal education outcomes and student well-being
- LO4. critically analyse key research on the link between racism, health and well-being to engage in professional dialogue with colleagues directed at improving professional knowledge and practice, and the educational outcomes of Aboriginal students
- LO5. apply current research to engage staff, Aboriginal family and community members, professional networks and significant stakeholders in collaborative and courageous actions to disrupt racialised practices, policies, procedures, curriculum and pedagogy in Aboriginal contexts
- LO6. support and lead colleagues in developing personal and professional praxis in order to implement authentic and ethical professional learning to implement culturally responsive whole school change.
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