UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

EDF2031 Indigenous perspectives on teaching and learning

Faculty of Education

EDF2031 Indigenous perspectives on teaching and learning is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Not offered
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

The 2027 handbook has no page for EDF2031. This is its 2021 entry, the latest one.

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Requisites

Before EDF2031

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After EDF2031

No unit lists EDF2031 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: EDF2120, EDF4513

Overview

This unit develops your knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures with a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and explores Indigenous perspectives on teaching and learning. You will develop your understanding of the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. You will explore and utilise education programs which have successfully engaged with learners from Indigenous and traditionally oriented societies and achieved improvements in their education outcomes. You will also develop broad knowledge, understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures and languages. You will develop skills and insights into how to engage learners from Indigenous and traditional communities and create partnerships to improve learning outcomes.

Offerings in 2021

The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for EDF2031.

Assessment

  • Reflective summaries (2000 words or equivalent)
    50%
  • Oral group presentation (2000 words or equivalent)
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate broad knowledge of, understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures and languages

  2. 2

    Demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous rights, language and celebration

  3. 3

    Understand cultural protocols and terms as they pertain to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

  4. 4

    Demonstrate understanding of the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds by developing culturally responsive curriculum practices.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachActive learning

You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours per teaching period which may include:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

  • on average 24 contact hours of scheduled activities which may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement

(b.) Requirements for offshore Kaplan-based students:

  • one intensive block (usually from Thursday to Sunday)
  • at least 4 hours of online study per term

(c.) Additional requirements (all students):

  • self-directed/independent study to make up the minimum required hours

For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.

You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding. Additionally, this unit will adopt a critical exploratory learning model to build your awareness and confidence in this domain.

Learning resources

Recommended resources

Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr David Bright
Unit Coordinators
Dr Leigh Disney
Dr David Bright
Ms Clare Hall

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for EDF2031?

EDF2031 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is EDF2031 offered?

EDF2031 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.

How much work is EDF2031?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does EDF2031 have an exam?

No. EDF2031 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Education
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20202021