First Nations Peoples, Knowledges and Culturally Responsive Teaching in Early Years

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 2105
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Course ID
208429
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Jamie Sisson
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course introduces foundational knowledge of First Nations Peoples in Australia, and how their continuing histories, cultures, languages and knowledges inform all learning areas and impact all aspects of Australian life. The course underpins critical learning pathways aimed at addressing social inequity and shaping a positive future for our state, nation and the world. Students will also explore the role of culturally responsive pedagogies in ensuring all learners are visible in the enacted curriculum.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the knowledge and skills required to work effectively with diverse Aboriginal learners, families, peoples, perspectives, and histories
  • Explain and justify assessment, curriculum and evidence-based pedagogical practices relevant to Aboriginal education
  • Interpret knowledge of culturally responsive teaching that respects and values the democratic rights of Aboriginal children and the sovereignties of Aboriginal First Nations through education

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 51994
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 20 Aug Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-50
3 Sep - 17 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-50
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-50

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 51995
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 21 Aug Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-37
4 Sep - 18 Sep Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-37
16 Oct - 6 Nov Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-37

Online

Class number
Class number 50272
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course