Course Title: Develop a gender lens to support gender equity work
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C0048 Course in Gender Equity
Course Title: Develop a gender lens to support gender equity work
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 36
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HUSO5227 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2021 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HUSO5227 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face |
VE 2020 (GNDR) |
HUSO5227 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face |
VE 2022 (XXXX) |
HUSO5227 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face |
VE 2023 (All) |
Course Contact: Jo Wallwork
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3983
Course Contact Email: mary-josephine.wallwork@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a gender lens using an intersectional approach, based on theoretical frameworks and value-based practices.
This unit supports the development of a gender lens, including attainment of the foundational theoretical frameworks required to apply a gender lens in practice.
It includes the development of the skills required to explore the impacts of gender inequity in work and society. It also helps build self-awareness of personal values and perceptions of gender equity and the ability to reflect on how these align with the values underpinning gender equity and equality.
This unit applies to practitioners and professionals with varying degrees of responsibility, working in roles that require an understanding of gender equity. This unit enhances the ability to reflect on own performance within known work environments and work practices.
This unit is delivered and assessed in a cluster with VU22771: Apply a gender lens to own work role
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VU22770 Develop a gender lens to support gender equity work |
Elements: |
1. Review the theoretical frameworks and regulation underpinning gender equity 2. Explore the impacts of gender inequity 3. Develop self-awareness around gender equity |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Questions
Assessment Task 2: Case Study Analysis
Assessment Task 3: Reflective Journaling