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301186 (v.2) Ed 351 - Aboriginal Education


 

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Designed to provide students with 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 students are able to critically reflect and assessed their own teaching abilities in cross-cultural contexts.
 

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.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Craven, R. (1999), Teaching Aboriginal Studies. St Leonards, Allen and Unwin. Harris, S. and Malin, M. (1994), Aboriginal kids in urban classrooms. Wentworth Falls, Social Science Press. Milnes, P.D. (2001), From myths to policy: Aboriginal legislation in Western Australia. Perth, Metamorphic Media. Oxenham, D. (2000), Aboriginal terms of reference: a course paper for the Indigenous studies program, CAS. Perth, Gunada Press, Curtin University of Technology. Oxenham, D. et al. (1999), A dialogue onIndigenous identity: warts 'n' all. Perth, Gunada Press, Curtin University of Technology. Partington, G. (ed.) (1998), Perspectives on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education. Wentworth Falls, Social Science Press.

Unit Texts:

Craven, R. (1999), Teaching Aboriginal Studies. St Leonards, Allen and Unwin.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Journal reflections and Lesson plan 40%, Seminar paper and presentation 40%, Tutorial participation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusWinter PeriodY  
2004Esperance Community CollegeSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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