Handbook

This course explores the historical, political and social context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education in Australia and critically examines the social and societal factors that shape Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students’ experiences and outcomes. It introduces you to current research, theoretical frameworks and practical strategies to help in developing your skills and knowledge to critically reflect on and respond to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students’ issues in education.  The central focus of the course is to prepare you to meet the Australian Professional Standards that directly concern Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education: the teaching of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students (AITSL 1.4), and the embedding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, histories and heritage across the curriculum (AITSL 2.4). 

This course includes a three-day intensive “on country” Immersion Program which will introduce and engage you with the local Aboriginal communities, their culture and perspectives to help raise your awareness about the need for a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in schools and in teacher education. Successful completion of this course requires you to satisfactorily complete the Immersion Program.  More details will be available on Moodle.