Leading Australian First Nations Education

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 5132
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Course ID
202032
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to develop critical understanding in leading in schools, school improvement and pedagogical content knowledge that enable Aboriginal students to improve learning. The focus is the application of education leadership theory using culturally responsive theoretical frameworks as required by the Australian Curriculum, Early Years Learning Framework and AITSLs Professional Standards for Teachers 1.4 and 2.4.

  • History Aboriginal Education
  • School Leadership In Aboriginal Education
  • Leading The Culturally Responsive School

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply school leadership skills for school improvement towards working effectively with diverse Aboriginal learners, families, peoples, perspectives, and histories
  • Explain and justify how to lead effective teacher professional learning communities to produce localised curriculum and pedagogical practices relevant to Aboriginal education
  • Interpret knowledge of culturally responsive leadership that respects and values the democratic rights of Aboriginal children and the sovereignties of Aboriginal First Nations through education

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Learning Journal, Learning Journal, Peer Review

Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Education
Graduate Certificate in Education