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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.