TEAC 2046 Pedagogy and Praxis in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 102643
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Description This subject is designed to meet the needs of students learning how to apply the theories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pedagogy in an engaging and practical way. It investigates the current knowledge base for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in primary school settings and informs students how they can apply these theories to develop their own practice. This subject provides a basis to understanding the background of historical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teaching and learning strategies and how these relate to contemporary teaching and learning in schools. The subject specifically relates the protocols of successfully working with Aboriginal children, families and communities in educational settings to maximise learning outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
School Education
Discipline Teacher Education, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1876 B Education (Primary) or 1926 Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) and have successfully completed 80 credit points to enrol in this subject.
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.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation | 15-20 minutes (300 words description) | 15 | N | Group |
| Report | 1500 words | 45 | N | Individual |
| Essay | 1200 words | 40 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Price, K., & Rodgers, J., (eds) (3rd Ed.) (2019). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: An Introduction for the Teaching Profession. Port Melbourne, Australia: Cambridge University Press.
Teaching Periods