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EDUP2009: Intercultural Understanding in HSIE K-6
2025 unit information
This is the first of three units of study in the B.Ed (primary) teaching program focusing on Humanities and Social Sciences (K-6). Humanity and Social Sciences provides opportunities for primary students to learn about cultural identity and cultural diversity. We will examine relevant policies, particularly the Seven Student Capabilities found in the Australian Curriculum ACARA) that emphasise the need for K-12 teachers to engage their students in real life contexts beyond the classroom and explore how primary teachers find links and develop networks in the local community. This unit offers practical opportunities for primary teaching students to build knowledge and understanding of intercultural understanding, appreciation of cultural diversity and develop their own cultural competence.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 4 |
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Prerequisites:
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66 credit points including EDUP2002 and EDUP2004 and EDUP2006 and EDUP2007 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. work independently and collaboratively to develop your own approach to the teaching of HSIE K-6
- LO2. draw on a range of pedagogical research to inform planning for critical inquiry
- LO3. synthesise effective teaching and learning principles and pedagogic practices in HSIE K-6 to promote intercultural understanding and knowledge of a current issue
- LO4. consider the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on students from different backgrounds
- LO5. engage in deliberate and purposeful critical reflection of your own beliefs and assumptions and the implications this has on teaching practice.
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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