Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing PG (10435.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Intensive |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Education |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Academic Program Area - Education | Post Graduate Level | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit students will be able to:1. Identify and anlayse Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing, their historical and biogeographical roots, the ecological, social and economic value of engaging future generations in learning about and through them, and critique their interface with western and global education policy and contemporary ecological challenges;
2. Engage in self-reflexive practice to better understand the ways socializing processes (eg. upbringing, school and professional learning) in combination with unique preferences and dispositions has led them to see, be and act in the world as they do, including both how this works to position them in teaching and learning practice, and how it has shifted over time;
3. Share and examine experiences of connection to Country and transformative learning, signposting their story towards ecological literacy; and
4. Work collaboratively to identify and plan learning environments, experiences and opportunities for school students to enhance their ecological literacy by sharing stories of Country, connection and transformation.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
NoneEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | Intensive | Mr Matthew Brown |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | Intensive | Dr Janet Smith |
Required texts
A readings list will be supplied on the unit's Canvas site.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Approval of extenuating circumstances will be dependent upon the production of supporting documentation and at the discretion of the unit convener.
All assessment items required to be submitted online must be submitted via the appropriate Canvas drop box. It is the student's responsibility to upload the correct and corresponding draft or assessment item to the right submission section. Assignments must be submitted in a format accessible to the assessor(s), as stated on the relevant canvas site. If the unit convener and/or tutor are unable to access a submission, or if no submission has been made by the due date and time, a standard late penalty of 10% of the total marks possible for the task may be applied per day, for three days, after which the submission will receive a score of ‘0' in keeping with UC's Assessment Policy.
Special assessment requirements
An aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the unit.
Provision of Valid Documentation
Please note that the University takes student conduct very seriously. All documentation provided to University staff must be valid and the provision of fraudulent documentation carries with it potentially serious consequences, including suspension and/or exclusion from the University. Note that all allegations of student misconduct will be referred to the Associate Dean for Education (ADE) as a prescribed authority for investigation.
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Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
In order to get the most out of your studies, it is strongly recommended that you plan your time commitments, actively engage in class discussions (online or face-to-face) and work with your peers as part of your study. The amount of time you will need to spend on study in this unit will depend on a number of factors including your prior knowledge, learning skill level and learning style. Nevertheless, in planning your time commitments you should note that for a 3 credit point unit the total notional workload over the semester or term is assumed to be 150 hours. The total workload for units of different credit point value should vary proportionally. For example, for a 6 credit point unit the total notional workload over a semester or term is assumed to be 300 hours.
Indicative workload:
workshops - 24hrs
workshop preparation - 63hrs
assessment preparation - 63hrs
Participation requirements
Your participation in both class and online activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Attendance at the three (3) day workshop is compulsory. There is a strong correlation between participation and success in higher education. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.
Required IT skills
None.
In-unit costs
None.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.
Additional information
Underpinning pedagogical foundations of the unit:
This unit is based upon theoretical research that explores indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing in educational contexts and involves research-led education. There are active educators and researchers delivering this unit who are able to engage students in deep and active learning and transmit to students their passion for the research they are carrying out.
Use of Student Email Account:
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Email Etiquette to Teaching Staff:
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- A subject clearly outlining the nature of your query or request, including the unit code.
- The Unit Convener and Teaching Team receive a high volume of email each day, and they also teach more than one (1) unit across the semester.
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- Your first and last name/family name.
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