TEAC 7032 Diversity, Social Justice and Learning

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 102083

Coordinator Erika Smith Opens in new window

Description The unit explores diversity, social justice, equity and learning through the multi-layered operation of social power and privilege. It advances students' understanding of how social and cultural difference in Australia has shaped contemporary education, schooling and cross-cultural relationships. In particular, the unit examines diversity as a social construct that has promoted the differential treatment of particular social and cultural groups and served as the basis for response to subsequent social and cultural inequities by these groups. The unit engages students in critical analysis essential for professional pedagogical practice in education for diversity and social justice in Australia and beyond.

School Education

Discipline Teacher Education: Secondary

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Pre-requisite(s) Students enrolled in 1652 1823 2804 2786 1843 4742 3756 or 6021 must have successfully completed 160 credit points

Equivalent Subjects TEAC 7031 Diversity Social Justice and Equity TEAC 7033 Diversity Social Justice and Schooling

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in program 1714 Master of Teaching (Secondary), 1848 Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM, 1652 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary), 1823 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) Dean's Scholars, 2804 Bachelor of Business (Pathway to Teaching Secondary), 2786 Bachelor of Business, 1843 Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary), 4742 Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical Education)-Pathway to Teaching (Secondary), 3756 Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary) or 6021 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary). 

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Essay 2,000 words 50 N Individual
Presentation 5 minute YouTube video and Group presentation of 15 minutes 30 N Group
Reflection 1,000 words 20 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • Ferfolja, T., Jones-Diaz, C., & Ullman, J. (2018). Understanding Sociological Theory for Educational Practices (2nd ed.). Port Melbourne, Vic.: Cambridge

Teaching Periods