11811 (v.3) Ed 306 - Aboriginal and Multicultural Education
| Area: | Centre for Aboriginal Studies |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 11791 (v.1) Ed 103 - Introduction to Curriculum and Teaching
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| Syllabus: | Designed to provide you with the beginning knowledge and understandings to comprehend some of the complex cultural environments and roles that are interconnected with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education. The learning is aimed at developing skills in which you are able to critically reflect and assess your own teaching abilities in cross-cultural contexts |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Explored own culture, attitudes, values and belief systems. Identified, described and analysed cross-cultural learning and contexts. Developed understandings of own role in cross-cultural contexts. Demonstrated current understandings of the discipline of teaching. Identified various stakeholders that can be utilised in developing and implementing culturally appropriate education in cross-cultural contexts. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Craven, R., (1999), Teaching Aboriginal Studies. Allen and Unwind: St Lenards, NSW. Harris, S. and Malin, M., (1994), Aboriginal Kids in Urban Classrooms. Social Science Press: Wentworth Falls, NSW. Milnes, P.D., (2001), From Myths to Policy: AboriginalLegislation in Western Australia. Metamorphic Media: Perth, WA. Oxenham, D., (2000) Aboriginal Terms of Reference; A Course Paper for Indigenous Studies Program, CAS Guanda Press, Curtin University, Perth, WA. Oxemham, D et.al. (1999). A Dialogue on Indigenous Identity: Warts 'n' all. Gunada Press: Curtin University, Perth, WA. Partington, G., (Ed) (1998), Perspectives on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education. Social Science Press: Wentworth Falls, NSW |
| Unit Texts: | Groome, H., (1995), Working Purposefully with Aboriginal Students. Social Science Press: Wentworth Falls, NSW |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Journal Reflections 40%, Seminar Paper and Presentation 40%,Tutorial Participation 20%. This is by Grade/Mark Assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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