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Master of Indigenous Education

Postgraduate program

Project description

The Master of Indigenous Education is designed to equip educators to think incisively about the issues that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities in relation to education. This includes a focus on cultural, social and political factors that have shaped and influenced the experiences of Indigenous people within the education system on a local, national and global level. The course centres Indigenous Australian perspectives and provides valuable knowledge to help close the gap in Indigenous education. It also provides global context by exploring other First Nation people's experiences with education systems. This course meets the NSW Institute of Teachers professional development requirements and all the units are offered online.

Year 2022

Location Australia

Organization Macquarie University

Project aims

Project outcome

1. Demonstrate a specialised body of knowledge of the historical and contemporary impact of colonisation in relation to Indigenous education, both nationally and globally. 2. Advocate the diversity and longevity of Indigenous cultures and knowledges. 3. Critique colonial power and how it produces / reinforces institutional racism. 4. Articulate and evaluate how trauma and intergenerational trauma impacts on Indigenous teachers and learners. 5. Conceive, produce and deliver appropriate teaching resources. 6. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills required to engage in mutually beneficial collaboration with Indigenous people and communities. 7. Conduct independent research and inquiry, involving theoretical conceptualisation, innovative ideas and personal initiative. 8. Evaluate and critique the concept and practice of cultural competency as this applies to Indigenous research and education.