EDPU5002: Critical Issues in Education

2026 unit information

This unit critically examines the social, political, and economic contexts of education to explore key issues concerning difference and inequality, building on a foundational understanding of Country through Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander peoples’ histories, cultures and communities, to connect students to their learning journey in the Australian context. Students explore diverse socio-cultural understandings of education and critically analyse various positionalities including Indigenous and decolonial standpoints, to consider power, privilege and social justice and developing strength-based approaches to invoke culturally responsive and respectful educational environments.

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Study level	Postgraduate
Academic unit	Education
Credit points	6

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Semester 2 2026	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2026	Online	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable

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