Key facts
UNE unit code: EDUC303
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Teaching for cultural diversity is becoming a prevalent and complex issue in Australian schools. Studying this unit will equip you with a combination of theoretical knowledge, skill development and research opportunities, and will help you to develop a solid understanding of the issues surrounding the education of culturally and linguistically diverse students.
You will apply your critical thinking skills to examine the impact of cultural assumptions and biases in teaching students for whom English is an additional language or dialect (EAL/D students). Additionally, you will investigate the rationale for current multicultural education, anti-racism, and EAL/D policies and related programs; and demonstrate strategies for culturally and linguistically inclusive teaching practice.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Notes
This unit addresses Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Stage, otherwise referred to as Graduate Teacher Standard Descriptors (GTSD).
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate understanding of current multicultural, anti-racism and EAL/D education policies and programs with a focus on student safety and wellbeing (GTSD 2.4.1, 4.4.1, 7.2.1);
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of learning theories, strategies for differentiating teaching to modify and use classroom resources, address the specifics of child and adolescent development and meet the learning needs of students across diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds (GTSD 1.1.1, 1.3.1, 1.4.1, 1.5.1);
- demonstrate understanding of culture, race and identity, the impact of cultural and linguistic factors on the performance of students in schools, and strategies for culturally relevant pedagogy to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities (GTSD 3.6.1, 4.1.1);
- demonstrate rationales and strategies for school-community partnerships and working effectively with parents/carers for the education of students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (GTSD 3.7.1, 7.3.1, 7.4.1); and
- demonstrate understanding of ethical issues related to education in a culturally and linguistically diverse society (GTSD 7.1.1).
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1A | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Autobiographical essay (necessary condition for assignment 1B). Relates to GTSD: 1.1.1, 1.3.1, 1.4.1, 1.5.1, 2.4.1, 4.1.1, 7.1.1, 7.2.1 No. Words: 400 |
| Assessment 1B | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Reflective Papers. Relates to GTSD: 1.1.1, 1.3.1, 1.4.1, 1.5.1, 2.4.1, 4.1.1, 7.1.1, 7.2.1 No. Words: 1600 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Essay. Relates to GTSD: 1.1.1, 1.3.1, 1.4.1, 1.5.1, 2.4.1, 3.6.1, 3.7.1, 4.4.1, 7.1.1, 7.3.1, 7.4.1) No. Words: 2000 |
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