EDUC4806
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course is intended to enable students to develop and extend understandings of the links between education and citizenship. During the course students investigate the contrasting notions of citizenship operating through curriculum materials. Particular attention will be given to values of education and/or conceptions of active citizenship and how these can be implemented in primary schools.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the key principles and practices associated with Australian civic knowledge;
2. Articulate the different conceptions of civics and citizenship education as manifested in terms like civics, citizenship education, active citizenship, global citizenship and to consider the practical application of these various conceptions;
3. Locate, critique and review values and/or citizenship educational resources and programs;
4. Articulate how to differentiate the curriculum to cater for varying levels of civics and active citizenship expertise in primary school.
Content
This course will address:
- Field trip to visit various institutions and personnel of value for an advanced understanding of civic life in Australia.
- Research and discussion focusing on issues in citizenship education (including, but not limited to, issues such as social justice, Human Rights education, global education, values education, and/or peace education).
- Critical review of current citizenship programs and approaches.
- Classroom application of citizenship education.
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
Assessment items
Presentation: A1 - Civics & Citizenship Presentation
Written Assignment: Mini Essays
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Field Study-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 2
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Lectures may include weekly or intensive face-to-face seminar, or online discussion, or other individual or group activity while on field study excursions, as determined by the course coordinator.
Course outline
- EDUC4806 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 450.5 KB)
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.