EDUC6729
Foundations in Teaching Social Science
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Develops skills in planning, communication, observation and lesson preparation within the Social Science Key Learning Area.
Contact Hours: 3 hours per week
| Objectives | The course addresses the following objectives: a. development of personal teaching skills b. development of curriculum understanding in the area of secondary social science c. development of resources for teaching Social Science in the secondary school d. development of interpersonal skills in working with students and teachers |
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| Content | Planning for learning Peer teaching Cognitive demands underlying learning Conducting practical lessons Managing the classroom Preventative management stategies Adapting content for individual differences Strategies for assessing different types of learning from the syllabus Becoming a reflective teacher |
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| Replacing Course(s) | EDDE468 | ||
| Transition | The new course will replace EDDE468 from semester 1 2000. Students failing in EDDE468 will be required to enrol in and complete EDDE479. |
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| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||
| Assumed Knowledge | Completion of a degree with a major in Social Science. | ||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture | ||
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |