EDUC4093
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course explores current issues and trends in teaching and learning Society & Culture, Aboriginal Studies, Studies of Religion, Geography, Economics, Business Studies, and Legal Studies in NSW secondary schools. Students will explore the role and value of HSIE curriculum; the K-12 HSIE learning continuum; and their contribution to civics and citizenship education. Students will explore lesson planning, programming, course and assessment requirements of the NSW Higher School Certificate; and strategies, technologies, and resources for teaching and learning their speciality senior social science subjects. Particular attention will also be given to the overlapping concepts operating within these curricula.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2021.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Discuss the role and value of studying the Senior Social Sciences; their place within the NSW K-12 HSIE learning continuum; and contribution to civics and citizenship education.
2. Develop lesson plans, programs and assessment tasks for Stage 6 Senior Social Science subjects.
3. Use a range of strategies, technologies and resources for teaching and assessing Stage 6 Senior Social Science.
4. Understand the overlapping concepts operating within Society & Culture, Aboriginal Studies, Studies of Religion, Geography, Economics, Business Studies & Legal Studies curricula.
5. Discuss current issues and trends related to the teaching of the Senior Social Sciences in schools.
Content
- The role and value of studying the social sciences n in contemporary society and the broader school curriculum; their place within the NSW K-12 HSIE learning continuum; and contribution to civics and citizenship education.
- Principles and practices of teaching and learning Senior Social Sciences in New South Wales schools.
- Lesson planning and programming for Stage 6 Social Science subjects.
- Course and assessment requirements of the NSW Higher School Certificate for Stage 6 Social Science subjects.
- Strategies, technologies and resources for teaching and assessing Stage 6 Social Science subjects.
- Current issues and trends related to the teaching of Senior Social Sciences in schools.
- The overlapping concepts operating within Society & Culture, Aboriginal Studies, and Studies of Religion, Geography, Economics, Business Studies, and Legal Studies curricula.
Requisites
Enrolment in this course is dependent on meeting the teacher education admission milestone of successful completion of
- Three HSC band 5s (including one in English) or
- 80 units of UoN courses or
- Regulatory authority approved comparable pathways
Teacher Education Milestone
Assumed knowledge
EDUC1101, EDUC2036, and/or EDUC2060
Assessment items
Project: Unit Planning Tasks
Project: Research Related Tasks
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.