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MICROCREDENTIAL

Developing an Indigenised Curriculum

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$ 1,276.00

START DATE

07 July

MODE

 Online

DURATION

 6 wks

COMMITMENT

 Avg 12 hrs/wk
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Centre for the Advancement of Indigenous Knowledges

Centre for the Advancement of Indigenous Knowledges
The Centre for the Advancement of Indigenous Knowledges (CAIK) is a group of Indigenous and ally scholars teaching and researching in the discipline of Indigenous Studies.
 
CAIKs research supports Indigenous peoples’ rightful place in the nation. At the heart of the Centre’s research is a commitment to supporting community-led research and critical Indigenous scholarship.
 
Through the Centre’s teaching and mentoring, CAIK fosters Indigenous scholars and creates opportunities for allyship and collaboration. The Centre embeds Indigenous content, perspectives, knowledges and methodologies in research and teaching, and brings to the fore Indigenous agency, cultural resilience and survival. CAIK also builds the capacity of non-Indigenous staff and students to work collaboratively with Indigenous researchers and communities.
 
CAIKs work is underscored by an ethics of care, and ambitions for Indigenous self-determination and land justice, as we work for a reconciled nation.
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Build a repository of Indigenous learning resources within your teaching discipline with this UTS Open microcredential. You’ll learn to embed Indigenous knowledges, perspectives and world views into your curriculum design process, develop quality assessments and evaluations and manage difficult conversations to promote cultural safety in the classroom.

I would like to commend UTS on this course – it was great. The presenters were very informative, I was very impressed with the content and valued the written scripts as well as sharp and succinct presentations.  

Associate Professor Niki Edwards, Academic Discipline Team Lead (Social Work and Human Services), School of Psychology and Wellbeing, Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences, University of Southern Qld

About this microcredential

Deepen your Indigenous curriculum design expertise with this interactive microcredential from UTS Open. With a specific focus on tertiary education contexts, this microcredential will introduce you to key concepts and theories about Indigenising curriculum, with a focus on Indigenous scholarship, and assist you to make informed decisions about Indigenous curriculum design and assessment within your discipline area.

You’ll learn to:

  • Identify Indigenous-led resources
  • Avoid deficit approaches
  • Create rich assessments
  • Manage difficult conversations
  • Consider the role these conversations play in enhancing student learning.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to consider, reflect on and evaluate your teaching and curriculum design practice and develop creative and authentic learning experiences that benefit your students.

Key benefits of this microcredential

This microcredential has been designed to:

  • Provide in-depth knowledge of the latest theories, concepts and approaches related to embedding Indigenous content, perspectives and worldviews into higher education curriculum
  • Equip you with the tools to facilitate and create meaningful learning experiences and outcomes
  • Strengthen your ability to manage complex classroom issues and create opportunities for further learning.

This microcredential aligns with the 3-credit point subject, Developing an Indigenised Curriculum (010027) in the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching and Learning. This microcredential may qualify for recognition of prior learning at this and other institutions.

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A digital badge and certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the relevant assessment requirements and attainment of learning outcomes of the microcredential.  

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Who should do this microcredential?

This microcredential is designed for professionals working in tertiary education who are interested in the development and facilitation of Indigenous curriculum.

Price

Full price: $1,417 (GST free)*

Early bird price: $1,276 (GST-free)* Early bird price ends on Monday 9 June 2025, 11.59pm (AEST).

*Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase. 

Discounts are available for this course. For further details and to verify if you qualify, please check the Discounts section under Additional course information. 

Enrolment conditions

Course purchase is subject to UTS Open Terms and Conditions. 

COVID-19 response 

UTS complies with latest Government health advice. Delivery of all courses complies with the UTS response to COVID-19.

Additional course information

Course outline

This microcredential is divided into four modules, delivered over six weeks. Participants will be guided by a set of structured, self-paced, interactive activities supported with content, complemented by independent reading and participation in optional online discussion.

Module 1: Designing Indigenous Curriculum – Theoretical Approaches

  • Examine key concepts and theoretical approaches to Indigenising curriculum
  • Explore the history of the relationship between Indigenous Studies and the Academy
  • Understand Indigenous perspectives on Indigenising curriculum.

Module 2: Designing Indigenous Curriculum – Institutional, Disciplinary and Professional Contexts

  • Understand the institutional and disciplinary supports and constraints on developing Indigenised curriculum
  • Develop your awareness of the cultural capability / competency frameworks in place in the higher education sector and professional bodies.

Module 3: Developing Indigenised Curriculum

  • Understand the importance of reflexivity in designing and delivering Indigenous content
  • Identify and evaluate discipline-specific Indigenous research, readings and resources emphasising Indigenous(-led) scholarship
  • Learn how to design discipline-relevant Indigenous curriculum in tertiary education contexts.

Module 4: Implementing Indigenous Curriculum

  • Understand best practice in delivering Indigenising curriculum and reflect on how you might apply this in your own teaching
  • Develop skills to facilitate challenging classroom discussions
  • Develop awareness of effective evaluation processes.

Course learning objectives

Upon successful completion of this microcredential, you should be able to:

  • Evaluate discipline specific Indigenous research, readings and resources emphasising Indigenous(-led) scholarship.
  • Apply creativity in the design of discipline relevant Indigenous curriculum in tertiary education contexts relating to Indigenous knowledges, perspectives and worldviews.
  • Create an Indigenous curriculum assessment task.
  • Develop a repertoire of tools to facilitate and manage difficult conversations to promote classroom safety.

Assessment

Assessment task 1: Video Presentation – Weight: 50%

  • Using a subject that you are currently teaching (or if not currently teaching, a subject that you have previously taught or been involved with), identify how you could embed Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into the subject through content, readings / resources, class activities and assessment.

Assessment task 2: Reflection on Difficult Discussions Scenario – Weight: 50%

  • Choosing one of the scenarios provided, or drawing upon your own experience, write a critical reflection on how you could improve on the design and delivery of a classroom activity that involves difficult/challenging discussion of Indigenous curriculum content.

Learners must pass all assessment tasks in this microcredential to pass the microcredential overall.  

Requirements

Mandatory

To complete this online microcredential, you will need access to a computer or device with adequate internet access and sufficient software and bandwidth to support web conferencing. You will also require an operating system with a web browser compatible with Canvas and Zoom.   

Discounts

Discounts are available for this course as follows: 

  • 10% discount for UTS staff, alumni and students
  • 10% discount for group enrolments of 4 to 9 from the same organisation
  • 15% discount for group enrolments of 10 or more from the same organisation

See below for how to obtain your discount code.

Discounts cannot be combined and only one discount can be applied per person per course session. Discounts can only be applied to the full price. Discounts cannot be applied to any offered special price. 

How to obtain your discount code (group enrolments)

Please contact the team at support@open.uts.edu.au with details of group enrolments to obtain your discount code. Note that group enrolments will not be validated until the minimum number of criteria enrolments have been received.

How to enrol and obtain your UTS staff discount (UTS staff)

Please contact support@open.uts.edu.au to secure your enrolment and 10% staff discount code.

How to apply discount code

  • Add this course to your cart. 
  • Click on "View Cart" (blue shopping trolley at top right of screen). You will need to sign in or sign up to UTS Open.  
  • Enter your eligible code beneath the "Have a discount code?" prompt and click on the blue "Apply" button.  
  • Verify your discount code has been successfully applied before clicking on the blue "Checkout" button.

UTS staff sponsorship

UTS is committed to supporting its staff to deliver quality teaching and learning experiences. The University provides sponsored places for UTS staff who wish to undertake this microcredential and potentially use its successful completion for credit on subsequent admission to the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching.

To apply for a sponsored place for this microcredential, contact FASSSFL@uts.edu.au specifying if you are a staff member who wishes to undertake the microcredential and potentially use its successful completion for credit on admission to the GradCertHEd. Please note that sponsored places are limited.

If you are admitted in the GradCertHEd, log in to My Student Admin and enrol in the equivalent subject.

Contact us

Please contact FASSSFL@uts.edu.au if you have any questions about the course content, delivery or requirements.

If your query is in relation to enrolment or payment, please email support@open.uts.edu.au

Book a session

Mon 07 Jul 2025-
Fri 15 Aug 2025
Expert: Centre for the Advancement of Indigenous Knowledges
  • This course will be delivered online through Canvas and Zoom sessions. Click on the underlined sessions and hours total link below to reveal specific session details.
  • Online
  • 2 sessions, 2 hours total
$ 1,276.00

The course is designed to be completed independently and self-paced. Optional Q&A drop-in sessions with the facilitator/s will be available throughout the course.

Enrolments close on Monday 7 July 2025 at 9am AEST, or when all places have been filled, whichever occurs first.

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Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.

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