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Indigenous Education in Community (EDUC20082)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject explores the wide range of learning opportunities provided by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations.

This subject introduces students to the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching and learning about Indigenous issues in the community. By getting out of the lecture theatre and visiting Melbourne schools, community organisations and services that provide educational experiences for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, students will have the opportunity to learn how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians are changing the nature of education.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Develop an increased understanding of the role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, communities and organisations can play in Indigenous education
  • Develop a deeper understanding of how wider community organisations can contribute to Indigenous education.
  • Develop relationships with community organisations that provide Indigenous educational experiences
  • Develop a personal understanding of the skills necessary to communicate respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations in educational contexts.

Last updated: 15 February 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

This subject is suitable for students with no previous experience in education or Indigenous studies.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 15 February 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Community profile of education services

  • 700 words
Early semester20%

Written response to a contemporary issue

  • 1300 words
Mid semester30%

Critical research essay

  • 2000 words
End of semester50%
Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled tutorials, seminars and workshops.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 15 February 2024

Dates & times

  • February
    Principal coordinatorJohn Doolah
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period12 February 2024 to 23 February 2024
    Last self-enrol date14 February 2024
    Census date 8 March 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail12 April 2024
    Assessment period ends14 May 2024

    February contact information

    john.doolah@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 15 February 2024

Further information

Last updated: 15 February 2024