edu5mtm methods of teaching (middle)
METHODS OF TEACHING (MIDDLE YEARS)
EDU5MTM
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, the key aspects of the Australian Curriculum as these relate to the Middle Years of Schooling (Years 5-9) are addressed. Students focus on the structure, content and strategies for learning and teaching young people who are at a stage of schooling where they build breadth and depth. Students develop an understanding of the content and approaches in teaching within and across each of the disciplines. Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary perspectives provide a context to allow students to explore pedagogical strategies to enhance both students' learning and well-being during this stage of schooling. Cross curriculum capabilities of literacy, numeracy and ICT are also addressed.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSarah-Jane Lord
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU4MTM
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Focus on inquiry: A practical approach to integrated curriculum planning | Recommended | Wilson, J., & Wing Jan, L (2003) | CARLTON SOUTH, VIC.: CURRICULUM CORPORATION |
| Readings | Learning in the middle years: More than a transition | Recommended | Groundwater-Smith, S., Mitchell, J., & Mockler, N. (2007) | SOUTH MELBOURNE: THOMSON |
| Readings | Learning links: Strategic teaching for the learner-centred classroom | Recommended | Murdoch, K., & Wilson, J. (2004) | CARLTON SOUTH, VIC.: CURRICULUM CORPORATION |
| Readings | Reflections on classroom thinking strategies | Recommended | Frangenheim, E. (2005) | 7TH ED, LOGANHOLME, QLD: RODIN EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANCY |
| Readings | Teaching middle years: rethinking curriculum, pedagogy and assessment | Recommended | Pendergast, D. & Bahr, N. (Eds) (2010) | 2ND ED, CROWS NEST, NSW: ALLEN & UNWIN |
| Readings | Teaching: making a difference | Recommended | Churchill, R. et al (2012) | 2ND ED, MILTON, QLD: JOHN WILEY & SONS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Students focus on the structure, content and strategies for learning and teaching students in the middle years of schooling within and across disciplines
- Activities:
- Students engage with learning materials in online modules and respond to reflective questions associated with content.
02. Demonstrate insight into the appropriateness of planning teaching and learning materials.
- Activities:
- Students develop integrated units of work to develop curriculum knowledge of humanities and arts in the primary school. Students develop strategies to develop literacy and numeracy skills in Health and Physical Education subjects.
03. Develop an understanding of the complexity involved in teaching young people at a particular stage of schooling.
- Activities:
- Students engage with learning materials in online modules and respond to reflective questions associated with content.
04. Develop levels of confidence in teaching.
- Activities:
- Students engage with learning materials in online modules and respond to reflective questions associated with content.
05. Links between theory and practice.
- Activities:
- Students develop integrated units of work to develop curriculum knowledge of humanities and arts in the primary school. Students develop strategies to develop literacy and numeracy skills in Health and Physical Education subjects. Students engage with learning materials in online modules and respond to reflective questions associated with content.
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Week 22-35, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah-Jane Lord
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 4.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend and delivered via online.
"Directed on-line learning activities."
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 22 - 22
Seven 15.5 hours lecture/seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 22 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lectures at the on-campus intensive."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Journal | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Develop an Integrated Unit of work to include Humanities and Arts subjects | 40 | 01, 02, 05 | |
| Literacy and Numeracy Task in HPE | 40 | 01, 02, 05 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Week 24-35, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah-Jane Lord
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 4.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend and delivered via online.
"Directed on-line learning activities."
Lecture/Seminar
Seven 15.5 hours lecture/seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Lectures at the on-campus intensive."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Journal | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Develop an Integrated Unit of work to include Humanities and Arts subjects | 40 | 01, 02, 05 | |
| Literacy and Numeracy Task in HPE | 40 | 01, 02, 05 |