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EDST4020

Secondary Method 4

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2012

OurimbahSemester 1

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

Develops students' knowledge and skills in the teaching of their second teaching subject (Drama or History). It extends students' knowledge and skills in reading and interpreting syllabus and curriculum documents in order to plan and implement appropriate teaching and learning programs in their second teaching subject.

Objectives
As a result of participating in this course, students will be expected to demonstrate:
1. knowledge of theoretical underpinnings of Drama or History curriculum;
2. understanding of process of developing school level curriculum;
3. ability to link theoretical and practical understandings of curriculum design to produce units of work in Drama or History programs;
4. ability to establish procedures to assess students in order to report learning outcomes;
Content
1. Understanding of the nature of Drama/History in relation to the appropriate syllabus documents;
2. Knowledge of the content and mandatory requirements of appropriate syllabuses;
3. Ability to critically appraise teaching strategies for the second method subject;
4. Ability to use syllabuses to plan effective teaching programs for the second method subject;
5. Ability to devise and implement appropriate assessment tools and strategies for the second method subject;
6. Reflective practice.
Replacing Course(s)
N/A
Transition
N/A
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
All of: EDST2300, EDST3300; EDST3040 or EDST3060; and 30 units of courses supporting the second teaching method subject.
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Minor Paper on issue relating to the teaching and assessing in the second teaching subject--1500 words 30%
Other: (please specify)
Development and presentation of a teaching program appropriate to the second teaching subject--Equivalent 2000 words 40%
Presentations - Tutorial
Tutorial presentation and paper on issues relating to second teaching subject--Equivalent 1500 words 30%
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks

Timetables