EMS713 - Relational Pedagogies for Collaborative Engagement: Independent Research Project
| Year: | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Online From 2027 Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in D303, D304, E779 |
| Prerequisite: | D303 or D304 course students must have passed 24 credit points of study at levels 1, 2, & 3 with a minimum WAM of 60% E763 and E779 students: EPR781 and EMS711 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the trimester undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3-hour on-campus seminar per week in non-placement teaching weeks (weeks TBA) |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 1 x 3-hour online seminar per week in non-placement teaching weeks (weeks TBA) |
| In-person attendance requirements: | Students who are completing professional experience (placements) are not required to attend lectures or scheduled synchronous sessions during their professional experience (placement). For the most up-to-date advice regarding your professional experience (placement) please see here. |
Content
This unit provides an in-depth exploration of the foundational concepts and practical applications critical to effective, inclusive, and culturally responsive teaching. Students will engage with a range of theories, frameworks, and research findings to deepen their understanding of cultural safety, positionality, and intercultural development in education. The course will emphasize the importance of self-reflection and reflexivity, helping students examine their own biases and assumptions in order to enhance their teaching practices.
Key areas of focus include: cultural safety in the classroom; positionality and critical self-inquiry, including understanding the impact of biases and assumptions; culturally relevant pedagogies which reflect awareness and sensitivity. The unit will introduce students to trauma-responsive practices, exploring the tools to recognize and address the impact of trauma on students and how to create supportive learning spaces for affected individuals. This unit brings together the theory and practice of relational pedagogies, exploring how building strong teacher-student relationships can enhance learning outcomes and promote inclusive environments.
This unit will also explore engaging families, professionals and community to promote positive learning and relationships. Drawing on research evidence, students will investigate effective approaches for engaging families in the learning process, particularly with regard to tailoring practices to the developmental stages of students and their diverse needs. The unit culminates in an independent research project, where students will apply the knowledge gained throughout the course to a topic of personal interest within the scope of the unit’s content, integrating research design and methodology.
Unit fee information
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