EDF3065 Reconciliation, respect and recognition: Indigenous Australian education
Faculty of Education
EDF3065 Reconciliation, respect and recognition: Indigenous Australian education is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before EDF3065
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF3065
No unit lists EDF3065 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite
Must be enrolled in a course owned by the Faculty of Education.
Overview
This foundation unit explores Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, histories and perspectives in Australian education contexts. It investigates historical and contemporary policies, issues, and experiences of Indigenous students, families, and communities in relation to schools and schooling in Australia. You will reflect on your standpoint to examine the fundamentals of culturally responsive teaching strategies and pedagogies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You will consider the practical implications for curriculum development and classroom organisation to meet the needs of diverse learners, and to promote reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The skills and insights you develop will be applied to frame principles for learner engagement and the creation of partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to contribute to improved learning experiences and outcomes for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Bld blk |
| First semester | Peninsula | Bld blk |
Assessment
- Critically reflective podcast (2000 words or equivalent per student)PresentationCompetency hurdle50%
- Reflective curriculum planning portfolio (2000 words or equivalent)Portfolio50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate a broad and respectful understanding of the diverse cultures, histories, and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- 2
develop a reflective and reflexive educator practice through collaboration and critical conversations with peers
- 3
apply Indigenist Standpoint Pedagogy to critically reflect on your knowledge of Indigenous experiences and your own positionality, and explain how this informs your practice
- 4
evaluate culturally responsive strategies to respond to the diverse needs of learners, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners
- 5
design learning experiences that authentically embed local and diverse Indigenous perspectives, aligned with curriculum and community aspirations.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
- Lectures6 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
• 24 hours* of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and
• the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
*Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements
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.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Tanya Davies
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF3065?
EDF3065 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF3065 offered?
In 2027, EDF3065 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula.
How much work is EDF3065?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF3065 have an exam?
No. EDF3065 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.