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EDF3101 Working with Indigenous Australian Children, Youth and their Families
CENTRE FOR INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (KURONGKURL KATITJIN)
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

This unit provides students with an overview of Indigenous Australian social, historical and linguistic contexts and an insight into intercultural relationships to assist them to work effectively with Indigenous Australian children and their families. It explores the cultural and social factors that impact on the lives of Indigenous Australian children. Family socialisation, patterns of language, health issues and the significance of relationships are explored in relation to their impact on the care and education of Indigenous Australian children and youth. Factors such as history, social justice, racism and representations of Indigenous people, and written, oral and graphic discourses are also examined in this context. This unit develops in students the skills and strategies to enable Indigenous Australian children to reach their potential in both Indigenous and mainstream cultures. 



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
Y42Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies)
Y41Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Bunbury
Y41Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Y68Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014