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EDUC1203

Specialist Studies in Junior PDHPE

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010

This course explores the principles and practices of teaching and learning in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) in secondary schools focusing on the Year 7 to 10 syllabi. Students will experience programming, assessment, evaluation and reporting for Stage 4 and 5 PDHPE and Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS) elective courses. Students will explore legal and ethical conduct of teaching and learning and also explore ways of differentiating curriculum to meet the diverse needs of learners in the secondary school setting.

Objectives
Upon completion of this course students will be expected to:
1) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Stage 4 and 5 PDHPE and PASS syllabi;
2) demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills in planning, programming, assessment, evaluation and reporting strategies in Stage 4 and 5 PDHPE and PASS studies;
3) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of PDHPE pedagogies that cater for the diverse needs of learners in a secondary school setting;
4) understand the legal and ethical ramifications of the PDHPE teaching profession.
Content
1. Introduction to programming for 7-10 PDHPE and PASS Syllabus
2. Scope and sequence development for 7-10 PDHPE
3. PASS course development
4. Unit planning for PDHPE and PASS
5. Assessment development for PDHPE and PASS courses
6. Evaluation processes for ongoing improvement in teaching and learning
7. Effective principles and practices for quality teaching in PDHPE and PASS
8. Diversity, social, cultural and special needs considerations in the secondary school setting.
9. Legal and ethical responsibilities in PDHPE secondary teaching
10. Cultural and population considerations in teaching PD/H/PE and PASS
Replacing Course(s)
EDUC2025 and EDUC3051
Transition
N/A
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
N/A
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Email Discussion Group
Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Assessment Item 2
In gorups students will design a scope and sequence and one unit of work using the PD/H/PE 7-10 syllabus.
Essays / Written Assignments
Assessment Item 3
Working in small groups student build on Assessment Item 2 to design a Stage 4 and 5 assessment scheme and assessment task
Essays / Written Assignments
Assessment Item 1
Essay reflecting on the place and value of Sport Education in schools.
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks

Timetables