Culture and Indigenous Issues EDU2CII

In this subject students will examine culture and its foundations, existing cultural variations among Australian students, including accommmodation for ESL in schools. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding and valuing of the histories, cultures, traditions, languages and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, and the types of education most appropriate to their needs. A key element will be acquiring cultural literacy that entails engaging with Indigenous values and knowledge, and exploring strategies which have proved effective with Indigenous students. Additionally, Australia's economic, social and cultural links with Asia and their educational implications will be examined with a view to developing personal and technical skills to interact effectively with a diverse range of people in a world of complex interdependence.