| Assessment |
Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will deepen their knowledge of the indigenous discipline. The unit is assessed through written assignments and online participation.
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Communication Skills
Students will practise communication skills through written and oral feedback on the essay and participation component of the unit. Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practise their communication skills by completing the assessment tasks.
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Global Perspectives
Students will examine a range of issues impacting upon Indigenous communities today both nationally and internationally, and is part of understanding global heritages.
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Information Literacy
Students will be directed to relevant indigenous literature and how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed on their ability to identify and critically analyse the literature.
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Life-Long Learning
By completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss social issues. These skills can be transferred to any discipline, and will be useful in any research positions.
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Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to conceptualise problems and formulate a range of solutions to both research and presentation. Collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving.
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Social Responsibility
As a researcher students will provide balanced and accurate research. In addition, students will be taught that they have a social responsibility to question and challenge some 'facts'. This will be assessed and taught through their responses to the assignment questions and discussions online postings.
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Team Work
Students will practise working collaboratively and network effectively to solve problems in the online environment taking initiative and leading others in this environment. They will also negotiate and assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others on the discussion board and in their own essays.
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