Australian Indigenous Education (EDUC90425)

This subject provides an introduction to Indigenous education in Australia, and an opportunity to develop the knowledge required to work at the interface between Indigenous and Western knowledge systems. The subject will explore the history of Indigenous education policy in Australia, its global context, and contemporary education issues affecting Indigenous students, families their communities. The subject will develop knowledge of and the ability to engage in education initiatives that support communities, in addition to working with non-Indigenous students and teachers to support anti-racist and decolonizing practices in classrooms, in partnership with communities and in policy development and leadership positions.

On completion, students will be able to demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. They will also be able to demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages. A secondary aim of this subject is the development of curriculum and pedagogy skills for teaching non-Indigenous students about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and issues.