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EDCX509 Race Relations in the Classroom: Real and Virtual

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus A- Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions ABED309 or ABED409 or AMC352 or AMC452 or EDCX309 or EDCX409 or EDST309 or EDST409
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Laurence Tamatea (ltamatea@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit comprises three modules. The first explores the history of race relations in Australia, in the classroom, and how this impacts the contemporary Australian classroom. It provides a range of theoretical tools for understanding racism. The second module explores the nature of racism in online environments, which is of significance in racism to the Federal Government's 'Digital Education Revolution'. The third module explores a range of strategies, skills and competencies that can be used to 'negotiate' racism in schools and classrooms.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Race and Racism in Australia
ISBN: 9780170127806
Hollinsworth, D., Social Science Press 3rd ed. 2006
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 - Essay 50% 3750
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7
Assignment 2 - Essay 50% 3750
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. understand how past race relations and race relations in the classroom impact on the contemporary Australian classroom;
  2. evaluate and critically understand how globalisation and government responses to globalisation can bring about the conditions for an increase in the politics of identity;
  3. critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of Australian multiculturalism;
  4. critically evaluate the relevance of 'Whiteness' as a means of understanding inter-ethnic relations in Australia.
  5. critically asses the nature of racism in online environments;
  6. critically engage with teaching strategies intended to effectively respond to racism 'offline' and online in schools.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
This unit requires students to improve their understanding and knowledge of how to communicate effectively in a culturally diverse classroom. This understanding and knowledge will be taught and practiced through lectures and tutorials. It will be assessed in both assignments. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
This unit requires students to improve their understanding and knowledge of how to communicate effectively in a culturally diverse classroom. This understanding and knowledge will be taught through lectures and tutorials. It will be practices and assessed in both assignments. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
This unit begins with a historical perspective looking at how different cultures and languages are influenced by their experiences. This should enable students to see beyond their own particular language and cultural viewpoint. The capacity to see beyond one?s own cultural viewpoint will be taught and practiced through lectures and tutorials. It will be practiced and assessed in both assignments. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be taught, and directed, to relevant sociological literature and how to assess its validity. Information literacy skills will be practiced and assessed through the assignments as will their ability to critically analyse the literature. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
The unit is grounded in social justice and a commitment to Australian multiculturalism. Knowing of the existence of cultural boundaries and understanding how these might be crossed will enhance the range and depth of student?s social skills. This understanding and knowledge will be taught through lectures and tutorials. It will be practiced and assessed in both assignments. 		True True
   

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