In this course, you will explore and critically examine Indigenous education in Australia. It introduces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and languages and examines the ongoing impacts of colonisation on Indigenous communities in Australia. You will investigate the contemporary and historical educational experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by analysing Indigenous education in relation to policy, aspirations, and theoretical frameworks.

A key component of this course is for you to develop your individual and professional subject positions in relation to Australian educational and social contexts, enabling respectful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, knowledges and cultures and the informed use of culturally responsive teaching practices in Early Childhood Education contexts.

This is a designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course in which you will undertake a 20-day placement in a three-five years old setting.

You will be required to complete the following before you undertake your WIL placement:

1. Working with Children Check (WWCC)
2. WIL Ready Module (online)
3. WIL Child Safety Module (online)
4. WIL Code of Conduct Module (online)