Online module: Decolonising Curriculum

The Decolonising Curriculum online modules are designed to help educators, academic developers, and curriculum designers critically examine and transform their teaching and learning practices through an Indigenous-informed, decolonial lens. The modules challenge dominant Western knowledge structures and create space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, epistemologies, and relational approaches to education.

What the online module will cover

Participants will explore:

• The meaning of decolonisation in curriculum and pedagogy
• The impact of colonisation on education systems and knowledge hierarchies
• How to identify and unsettle Eurocentric assumptions in teaching and assessment
• The importance of sovereign Aboriginal knowledges, such as land-based learning and oral traditions
• Strategies for embedding First Nations perspectives meaningfully and respectfully
• Cultural protocols and responsibilities when working with Indigenous content and communities

Delivery and structure

This online module is scaffolded, combining short videos, reflection activities, case studies, and discussions. While participants are encouraged to begin as part of a Monday cohort to enable peer discussion, the modules are flexible and can also be completed individually. We recommend working through the content over one to two days to allow time for reflection and application.

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The Teaching and Innovation Unit offers a variety of options for professional development, including short courses and symposiums. Check out the calendar to find out what's on.

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Learning design & multimedia production

Core concepts, quizzes and online lessons: To adapt your teaching requires a commitment to developing your skill-set and possibly collaborating with the TIU.

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