Course Title: Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: HUSO5181C
Course Title: Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3258 - Certificate III in Education (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)
Course Contact : Robyn Blaikie
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4838
Course Contact Email:robyn.blaikie@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Fiona Dean: Teacher
Ph: 9925 4650
fiona.dean@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
No specific pre-requisite and co-requisite.
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an understanding of one’s own cultural identity. The local cultural knowledge necessary to achieve competency in this course may only be accessible to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples. This course also recognises that there is no single Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture. This course deals with complex and interrelated elements of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander cultures which are the cultural and intellectual properties of specific communities.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUVPRP02A Develop understanding of own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity |
Element: |
1 . Seek information on own region or Country |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1Identify and consult with appropriate persons to obtain knowledge of own region or Country |
Element: |
2 . Seek information on family and kinship |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1.Correctly identify holders of information and consult with appropriate persons in relation to kinship and family |
Element: |
3 . Use information to develop concept of identity |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1.Examine information to determine own Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity in relation to Country and kinship
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Learning Outcomes
Develop the skills and knowledge required to develop an understanding of one’s own cultural identity.
Details of Learning Activities
The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities:
Group discussion
Guest speakers
Oral and/or written questions on "What if?" scenarios
Individual and group projects - Completion of Projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work relevant to the unit of competency.
Realistic simulations and role play
Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
Oral Presentations
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Semester 1
Week 1-4
Theory – Understanding the cultural values that underpin aspects of one’s local Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander community
Understanding of family units and broader social organisational aspects of Aboriginal or Torres
Strait Islander communities
Matters of protocol within Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander societies
Discussion, Q&A activities, Evidence Guide
Week 5-9
Theory – General knowledge of own Country and region
General knowledge of own family and kinship
Discussion, Q&A activities,
Project 1 – Research/Q&A
Week 10-14
Theory– Protocols for accessing information and communicating with different community members
Ways in which community knowledge can be used, how it should be used and with whom it can
be shared
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week 15-18
Theory – Identifying other relevant sources of information on family and kinship
Collecting appropriate information on family and kinship in a culturally appropriate way
showing respect for local Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander culture and customs
Discussion, Q&A activities
Progress interview – Evidence guide,Q&A Activities, Project 1, Observation/Demonstration, Third party
Semester 2
Week 1-4
Theory – Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander protocols and cultural values impact on work practices in
different contexts
Considering how the concept of ’belonging to country" in relation to culture, family and kinship
may informs workplace
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week 5-9
Theory – Sharing cultural awareness and knowledge
Accessing and using information in a culturally appropriate way
Range of ways to share cultural knowledge
Issues in sharing cultural knowledge
Discussion, Q&A activities
Project 2 – Research/Scenarios/Q&A Activities
Week 10-14
Theory– Range of ways to present cultural knowledge
Planning presentation; purpose and audience
Consider matters of protocol for presentation
Collecting appropriate information on family and kinship in a culturally appropriate way
Discussion, Q&A activities
Project – Presentation (oral and/or written)
Week 15-18
Theory – Reflecting and reviewing cultural presentation
Reflecting and reviewing cultural awareness in the workplace
Issues relating to cultural awareness in the workplace
Discussion, Q&A activities
Assessment interview – review folio of final assessments e.g :
Evidence Guide, Q&A Activities, Project 1 and 2, Observation/Demonstration, Third party, Project – Presentation (oral and/or written)
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
• Oral or written questioning
• Assignments and projects
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Review of products produced through work-based or course activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc
Assessment Tasks
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. Your assessments will include:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
• Oral or written questioning – Workbooks, discussion, oral presentations
• Assignments and projects – Cultural awareness project
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available from the course contact person (stated above).
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