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INED8001 – History of Indigenous Education
2023 – Session 1, Online-flexible
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Tamika Worrell
Bronwyn Carlson
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MIndigenousEd
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations have been sharing knowledge for over 65,000 years. This unit explores many of these older ways of teaching and learning and inter-generational knowledge transmission. This unit also examines how Western education practices and policies have impacted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people since colonisation. Racism and the exclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from various public-school systems is investigated. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Understand the longevity of Indigenous practices of teaching and learning.
- ULO2: Demonstrate a critical awareness of historical education policy and strategies targeted specifically towards Indigenous Australians.
- ULO3: Examine how various forms of racism have impacted the education outcomes of Indigenous Australians.
- ULO4: Develop a strong theoretical basis to understand the injustices Indigenous Australians face as a legacy of colonialism.
- ULO5: Confidently use online communication forums and engage in informed interactive learning.
General Assessment Information
Late Assessment Submission Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark ofโ 0 (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.
This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Tutorial Activities | 30% | No | At the end of each module |
| Online Quiz | 30% | No | Week 6 (27th March 2023) |
| Major Essay | 40% | No | Week 12 (26th May) |
Tutorial Activities
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 26 hours
Due: At the end of each module
Weighting: 30%
You will be required to actively participate in weekly online tutorial activities. These will be available on a weekly basis on iLearn.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of historical education policy and strategies targeted specifically towards Indigenous Australians.
- Develop a strong theoretical basis to understand the injustices Indigenous Australians face as a legacy of colonialism.
- Confidently use online communication forums and engage in informed interactive learning.
Online Quiz
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 6 (27th March 2023)
Weighting: 30%
The Quiz is based on unit content and will be available online
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand the longevity of Indigenous practices of teaching and learning.
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of historical education policy and strategies targeted specifically towards Indigenous Australians.
- Confidently use online communication forums and engage in informed interactive learning.
Major Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 12 (26th May)
Weighting: 40%
This task requires students to choose one question from a list provided. The essay will ask students to critically engage with Indigenous research frameworks outlined in the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand the longevity of Indigenous practices of teaching and learning.
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of historical education policy and strategies targeted specifically towards Indigenous Australians.
- Examine how various forms of racism have impacted the education outcomes of Indigenous Australians.
- Develop a strong theoretical basis to understand the injustices Indigenous Australians face as a legacy of colonialism.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
INED8001 weekly material (weekly topic descriptions, weekly readings and weekly tutorial questions) can be accessed at: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/.
The library provides study skills support. Information about library resources and study skills is available at: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study
PC and Internet access are required. Basic computer skills (e.g. internet browsing) and skills in word processing are also a requirement.
Please consult teaching staff for any further, more specific requirements.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity โ honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage โ is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
- Upload an assignment to Studiosity
- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
- IT Support
- Accessibility and disability support with study
- Mental health support
- Safety support to respond to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault
- Social support including information about finances, tenancy and legal issues
- Student Advocacy provides independent advice on MQ policies, procedures, and processes
Indigenous Student Services
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students can access a range of student engagement services through Walanga Muru - Macquarie University's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Centre. Contact the engagement team via askwm@mq.edu.au
More information about these services can be found here: https://students.mq.edu.au/uni-life/community/walanga-muru
Student Enquiries
Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Unit information based on version 2023.01R of the Handbook