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Master of Indigenous Education

INDE12M

Faculty:
Faculty of Arts
Award:
Master of Indigenous Education (MIndigenousEd)
Admission Requirement:
Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent in education or indigenous studies; or Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification and 18 months full-time equivalent relevant work experience
English Language Proficiency:
IELTS of 7.0 overall with minimum 7.0 in each band, or equivalent
Study Mode:
Full-time, Part-time
Attendance Mode:
External
Candidature Length:
Full-time: 1 year - 1.5 years depending on RPL granted
Study Period Offerings:
Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July)
Volume of Learning:
Equivalent to 1.5 years
General requirements:
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above 48
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award.

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

800 level

Required
4
History of Indigenous Education (4)
 
Required
4
Contemporary Issues in Indigenous Education (4)
 
Required
4
Politics, Power and Indigenous Education (4)
 
Required
4
Global Indigenous Education (4)
 
Required
4
Education in Indigenous Communities (4)
 
Required
4
Research Methods in Indigenous Education (4)
 
Required
8
Indigenous Education Capstone Research Project (8)
 
Required
16cp from
 
Families in Context (4)
 
 
Issues in Early Childhood Policy and Pedagogy (4)
 
 
Language and Literacy in Early Childhood (4)
 
 
Creativity and the Arts: Contemporary Perspectives (4)
 
 
Early Intervention: Theory and Practice (4)
 
 
Organisation of Early Childhood Education (4)
 
 
Introduction to Educational Research (4)
 
 
Educational Psychology and Practice (4)
 
 
Curriculum Studies (4)
 
 
Advanced Pedagogy (4)
 
 
Assessment Issues (4)
 
 
Evaluation of Educational Programs (4)
 
 
Sociology and Education (4)
 
 
Education and Culture (4)
 
 
Leading the Learning of New Teachers (4)
 
 
Educational Institutions as Organisations (4)
 
 
Leadership for Learning (4)
 
 
Quality, Performance and Regulation in Higher Education (4)
 
 
Organisation of School Education (4)
 
 
Human Resource Management in Education (4)
 
 
Legal Foundations for Leaders in Learning Institutions (4)
 
 
Middle Management Leadership in Education (4)
 
 
Innovation and Change in Educational Organisations (4)
 
 
Learning Technologies: Contexts and Future (4)
 
 
Designing Technology-based Curriculum (4)
 
 
Learning Technologies in Practice (4)
 
 
Leading and Managing Online Learning Environments (4)
 
 
Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (4)
 
 
Reflective Practice in Education (4)
 
 
Effective Instruction for Students with Special Education Needs (4)
 
 
Curriculum and Instruction for Individuals with High Support Needs (4)
 
 
Effective Literacy Instruction (4)
 
 
Effective Numeracy Instruction (4)
 
 
Behaviour Problems and Classroom Management (4)
 
 
Communication for Individuals with High Support Needs (4)
 
16
Current Issues in Special Education (4)
 

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

48
Additional Information
AQF Level Level 9 Masters by Coursework Degree
Graduate Capabilities

The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows:

Cognitive capabilities
(K) discipline specific knowledge and skills
(T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking
(P) problem solving and research capability
(I) creative and innovative


Interpersonal or social capabilities
(C) effective communication
(E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens
(A) socially and environmentally active and responsible

Personal capabilities
(J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative
(L) commitment to continuous learning

Program Learning Outcomes
Recognition of Prior Learning

Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. For recognition of prior informal and non-formal learning, please refer to the relevant RPL Plan, which describes the evidential requirements and approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit in this program.


For undergraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For postgraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl

Support for Learning

Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus.

Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/

Campus Wellbeing contact details:
Phone: +61 2 9850 7497
Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au
www.students.mq.edu.au/support/health_and_wellbeing/contact_us

Program Standards and Quality

The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders.

Assessment Regulations

This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy.

Accreditation This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification.