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EDSE4510: Meeting the Needs of Cultural Diversity

2021 unit information

This unit of study will focus on a range of culturally specific teaching and learning strategies aimed at increasing the ability of students to engage and motivate school students from diverse cultures, including Aboriginal culture. The unit will involve exploring some of the major issues confronting teachers, schools, communities and involve interaction with appropriate communities as a precursor to working with school students in a range of culturally appropriate settings. The unit will involve working with the Principal and staff at Birrong Boys' High School and Belmore Boys' High School.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Education

Code EDSE4510
Academic unit Education
Credit points 12
Prerequisites:
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192 credit points
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 a detailed understanding of the policies and issues important in meeting the needs of cultural diversity in NSW schools
  • LO2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the different ways students learn, including effective communication practices
  • LO3. show an ability to plan for effective learning through reference to current research and pedagogical practice
  • LO4. demonstrate an ongoing commitment to life long learning as a teacher.

Unit availability

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There are no availabilities for this year.
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote

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