This unit will analyse the premise that schools do not exist in isolation from the society which surrounds them, and that they are part of a complex socio-ecological system. The study will examine social diversity in the wider community and how this is reflected in schools and the classroom. The ways in which teachers can cater for the needs of particular students due to gender differences, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, cultural heritage and socio-economic environments will be explored. In the unit you will examine the social, cultural, economic and political trends which impact upon schooling and which contribute to its complexity.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
University students will be provided with an up-to-date reading list via the VU Collaborate system.
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.