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Social indicators show that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have poorer outcomes in relation to education when compared with other groups in Australian society. Teachers have an important role to play in the education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners considerate of cultures, cultural identities and linguistic backgrounds. This course will prepare teachers to undertake this responsibility effectively through engaging with Indigenous knowledge, histories, cultures and languages and being informed of best practices. The teaching of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners requires educators who are able to meet pedagogical challenges, work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school staff and Communities and can understand and apply policies in the classroom with effect.

The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education including Indigenous histories, cultures and languages and to develop appropriate competencies and skills for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners, considerate of cultures, cultural identities and linguistic backgrounds. This course introduces initial pre-service educators to an understanding of themselves within this educational field; the historical, political, cultural and societal contexts of education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; provides understanding of policies and implications; informs implementation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies in the curriculum; develops analytical skills for resource selection and develops understanding and applications for engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander school staff and Communities.

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis. On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

1. use the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes to show contextual applications for teachers and centre/school sites (APST 7.2)
2. apply knowledge of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages in selection of curriculum, pedagogical strategies and resources (APST 2.4)
3. engage in relevant and appropriate professional learning that will positively impact teacher practice in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners (APST 6.2)
4. set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners (APST 3.1)
5. select appropriate pedagogies for the teaching of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners with consideration of culture, cultural identity and linguistic backgrounds and their impact on education (APST 1.4, 4.1).