EDST3300

Secondary Teaching Method 2

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Extends students' knowledge and skills in their first teaching subject. It focuses on developing students'knowledge and skills in advanced strategies appropriate for junior and senior secondary classrooms in the first teaching subject. It examines all NSW secondary syllabuses in the first teaching subject in order to develop students' skills in planning and implementing teaching programs developed from syllabus outcomes and content.

Objectives 1) Deep knowledge of the structure and content of relevant junior syllabus documents in the first teaching subject

2)General knowledge of the Stage 6 syllabuses and support documents

3) Knowledge of relevant curriculum and support documents in the junior school in English.

3) Ability to plan teaching programs based on relevant syllabus and support documents.

4) Knowledge of appropriate advanced teaching and learning strategies for the first teaching subject.

5) Initial understanding of assessment approaches and tools appropriate to the first teaching subject.

6) Understanding of reflective practice and a capacity to critique the socio-historical construction of English curriculum in NSW.
Content * Key issues informing syllabus development;
* Structure and content of relevant secondary syllabuses;
* Skills to plan and implement teaching/learning units based on syllabuses;
* Assessment of student achievement;
* Reflective practice, including evaluation of units of work.
Replacing Course(s) n/a
Transition n/a
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Discipline Major 2000 level
Issues in Adolescent Development
Foundations for Teaching
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Field Study
Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Unit of work based on relevant syllabus - 40% (equivalent of 2000 words).
Essays / Written Assignments Critical report on issues relating to advanced teaching strategies and syllabus implementation 30% (equivalent of 1500 words).
Essays / Written Assignments Minor written paper on issue relating to teaching in first method subject - 30% (1500 words).
Other: (please specify) Attendance in a LiNKS School is a component of this course.
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term