Subject Description

This subject focuses on the socio-political, economic and cultural milieu that shapes teacher and student subjectivities. It explores diversity, social justice, equity, and schooling through the multi-layered operation of social power and privilege.

It advances students’ understanding of how social and cultural difference in Australia has shaped contemporary education, schooling and cross-cultural relationships. In particular, the subject examines diversity as a social construct that has promoted the differential treatment of particular social and cultural groups and served as the basis for response to subsequent social and cultural inequities by these groups.

The subject engages students in critical analysis essential for professional pedagogical practice in education for diversity and social justice in Australia and beyond. This subject is included in the Foundation Phase of the Master of Teaching program.