EDUC2747

K-6 PDHPE

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2
Ourimbah Semester 2
Port Macquarie Nth Coast Inst Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

In this course students will explore the content and organisation of the NSW K-6 PDHPE curriculum; examine the knowledge base underpinning the principles and practices of teaching and learning in PDHPE; teaching strategies and resources for programming, teaching and assessing primary PDHPE; the role and value of PDHPE; the place of PDHPE in the K-12 PDHPE continuum (particularly the links between Stage 3 and 4); the literacy and numeracy demands of PDHPE curriculum; ways of differentiating curriculum to meet the diverse needs of learners.

Objectives Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices of teaching and learning K-6 PDHPE.
2. Discuss the role and value of PDHPE in the broader school curriculum, and its place in the K-12 PDHPE continuum (particularly the links between Stage 3 and 4).
3. Navigate the content, structure and organisation of the NSW K-6 PDHPE curriculum.
4. Demonstrate appropriate teaching strategies for PDHPE.
5. Understand the literacy and numeracy demands of PDHPE.
6. Differentiate curriculum to meet the diverse literacy needs of learners.
Content The course will cover: PDHPE in Context - the role and value of PDHPE in primary schools; Programming in PDHPE; The classroom teacher and health promotion; Current issues and initiatives in K-6 PDHPE; appropriate teaching strategies for PDHPE.
Replacing Course(s) EDUC3034
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge N/A
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Practical
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Class In class written test - 1000 words or equivalent
Essays / Written Assignments Develop a series of sequential lessons (including resources) for teaching a topic for the K-6 PDHPE syllabus
Presentations - Group Practical assessment related to the PDHPE curriculum - 1500 words or equivalent
Contact Hours Workshop: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the:
Bachelor of Teaching
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for EDUC2747