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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

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ED2991 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

Credit points:03
Year:2024
Student Contribution Band:Band 1
Prerequisites:9 CP Level 1 subjects, or equivalent
Administered by:College of Arts, Society & Education

Mixed attendance available only to RATEP students. JCU Online offering is available only to Online B Ed ECE and Primary students enrolled in the carousel offering.

Subject Description

    This subject introduces pre-service teachers to Standards 1.4 and 2.4 of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. There is a focus on teaching for learning in order to develop pre-service teachers' role as professional educators within the classroom, school and wider community. Through a focus on 'knowing yourself, knowing your students and knowing what you teach', this subject will engage with critical Indigenous theory to explore and examine pre-service teachers' personal and professional knowledge and beliefs about Indigenous education. The subject will examine the impact of Indigenous student's culture, identity, history and linguistic background to develop reflective and respectful pedagogical strategies and perspectives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Drawing upon the Australian Curriculum, Indigenous learning theories, pedagogical frameworks and planning, teaching and assessment strategies, pre-service teachers will demonstrate their developing skills for effective teaching and learning for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. Pre-service teachers will develop their professional identity as teachers of Indigenous students and demonstrate evidence of pedagogical models and teaching strategies that are inclusive and student-centred across all curriculum areas.

Learning Outcomes

  • 1. apply a developmental understanding of teacher professional knowledge, practice and engagement in diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educational contexts
  • 2. critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts, theories and recent developments in the field of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education
  • 3. design and evaluate effective learning opportunities that consider the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
  • 4. establish personal and professional accountabilities for incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages in classroom practice and the wider school community
  • 5. critically examine school practices and organisational environments to ensure the development of pedagogical approaches that support high levels of expectation and achievement by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
  • 6. describe a range of strategies for involving parents/carers and their community in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students' education, and working with them in effective, sensitive and confidential ways

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Critical appraisal/review - (30%) - Individual
  • Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (30%) - Individual
  • Written > Critical Analysis - (40%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Availabilities

Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 21 Mar 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 19 Feb 2024 to Friday, 14 Jun 2024
Coordinator(s):
DR Greg Burnett
Lecturer(s):
DR Wili Suluma
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 15 Hours - Workshops
  • 10 Hours - Online activity

JCU Online, Study Period 81, External

Census date:Thursday, 25 Jan 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 15 Jan 2024 to Saturday, 02 Mar 2024
Coordinator(s):
DR Wili Suluma
Lecturer(s):
DR Wili Suluma
DR Greg Burnett
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 9 Hours - Online activity
  • 6 Hours - Online Workshops
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
Restrictions:Enrolment is restricted.
Enrolment Restrictions:
Courses:
  • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary)

JCU Singapore, Trimester 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 13 Jun 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 20 May 2024 to Saturday, 24 Aug 2024
Lecturer(s):
MS Kalliope Coplin
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 20 Hours - Workshops
  • 10 Hours - Online activity

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, External

Census date:Thursday, 21 Mar 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 19 Feb 2024 to Friday, 14 Jun 2024
Coordinator(s):
DR Greg Burnett
Lecturer(s):
DR Wili Suluma
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 10 Hours - Online activity
  • 15 Hours - Online Workshops
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 21 Mar 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 19 Feb 2024 to Friday, 14 Jun 2024
Coordinator(s):
DR Greg Burnett
Lecturer(s):
DR Wili Suluma
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 15 Hours - Workshops
  • 10 Hours - Online activity

Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Mixed attendance, (Face to Face dates exist for this availability)

Census date:Thursday, 21 Mar 2024
Study Period Dates:Monday, 19 Feb 2024 to Friday, 14 Jun 2024
Face to face teaching: (Online collaborate tutorial attendance at RATEP Sites within the Study Period dates as scheduled)
Coordinator(s):
DR Greg Burnett
Lecturer(s):
DR Wili Suluma
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 10 Hours - Online activity
  • 15 Hours - Online Workshops
Restrictions:Enrolment is restricted.
Enrolment Restrictions:
Courses:
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary)