Self-paced courses

Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research (C-RES-01)


Description
This course is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, as an introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research for those who are new to research and/or are thinking about applying for grant funding. Participants who complete it could choose to undertake further professional development through Lowitja Institute’s online modules and/or consider more formal training through the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Theory and Practice. The course is self-paced and you can take as long as you like to complete it (there is no time limit). IT requirements: stable internet connection, web browser. If you need help, you can contact the Lowitja Institute team on learning@lowitja.org.au CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS INCLUDE: Kathleen Stacey, Kim O’Donnell, Terry Smith. Copyright © Lowitja Institute 2022 First published in June 2022 This work is published and disseminated by the Lowitja Institute, Australia’s national institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research. This work is copyright. It may be reproduced in whole or in part for study or training purposes, or by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations subject to an acknowledgment of the source and no commercial use or sale. Reproduction for other purposes or by other organisations requires the written permission of the copyright holder. The music featured in this course was composed by Josh Power and is used under exclusive licence by Lowitja Institute; music copyright © Josh Power 2022. The artwork introducing each module is by Ngarrindjeri artist, Jordan Lovegrove. It shows Lowitja Institute’s involvement in the journey of growth, building and sharing knowledge and experience – utilising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing. Lowitja Institute is represented by the large meeting place in the centre of the artwork, with two boomerangs representing Lowitja Learning. Paths lead out to five meeting places that represent different steps of the learner’s journey. The coloured background represents different people and communities going on or supporting the learners on their journey. Price is inclusive of GST. Lowitja Institute PO Box 1524, Collingwood, VIC 3066 Australia www.lowitja.org.au

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Content
  • Before you begin
  • Before you begin
  • Pre-course survey - Intro to Research
  • Lowitja Learning - how to navigate online courses
  • Welcome and introduction
  • Welcome and introduction
  • MODULE 1. OVERVIEW OF RESEARCH
  • Module 1. Overview of research
  • MODULE 2. ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER APPROACH TO RESEARCH AND ETHICS
  • Module 2. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander approach to research
  • MODULE 3. STARTING A RESEARCH JOURNEY
  • Module 3. Starting a research journey
  • Your feedback
  • Post-course survey - Intro to Research
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever