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303217 (v.3) CAS - Indigenous Reflective Practice 115


 

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

30.0

Seminar:

1 x 30 Hours Quarterly

Co Requisite(s):

303228 (v.3) CAS - Indigenous Community Practice 112 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Introduction to the course, strategies to manage work and study, principles and strategies of adult-learning. A requirement to journal learning and reflection outside of blocks and workshops in own organisational or community setting. One-on-one supervision is maintained during field visits.
 

Unit Outcomes:

In addition to strategies to manage work and study, on successful the completion of this unit students will have- Reflected on their learning. Used group processes to create an effective learning environment. Related the concept of either an Indigenous Community Management and Development Practitioner or an Indigenous Primary Health Care Practitioner to their own community or organisational role. Reflected on the practice implications of Indigenous history.

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:

Hogan, C., (1994), Mind Mapping: Some Practical Applications in Hogan, C. Processes for Group Facilitators, MCB University Press, Leeds. Cambourne, B. and Turhill, J., (1990). Aboriginal Reflections From ELIC. Sydney, NSW Department of School of Education. Cummins, J., (1986). 'Empowering Minority Students: A Framework for Intervention.' Harvard Education Review, 56 ,1, 18-36. Dewey, J., (1933). How We Think: A Reflective Thinking to the Educative Process. Chicago, Henry Regnery. Groome, H., (1995). Working Purposefully with Aboriginal students. Maryborough, Social Science Press. Martins, A. (1998). Indigenous Health Education. Perth, Curtin Uni Press. Sinclair, C. and Woodward, H., (1997). 'The impact of reflective, journal writing'. Journal of the International Society for Teacher Education, 1,1, 50-58.

Unit Texts:

Murphy, E., (1985). You Can Write. Melbourne: Longman Chesire. Current Health Sciences Assignment Guide. Perth: Curtin University of Technology. Book of Readings. Selected articles and/or Book Chapters. Work Book for Block 1. Structure and content for each session together with objectives, readings and activities. Centre for Aboriginal Studies (1997). Introduction to Reading, Curtin University. Centre for Aboriginal Studies, (2000), Frequently Asked Questions about Paragraphs. Curtin University. Centrefor Aboriginal Studies (2000), A Paragraphing Guide for ACMDP Students, Curtin University.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Oral and written exercises, exploration of concepts, library and learning skills, reflective learning through journal articles. Students must obtain a 50% grade in each assessment unit to achieve a Pass grade. This is by pass/fail assessment.

Field of Education:

 90300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Pass/Fail


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 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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