edu2th teaching humanities
TEACHING HUMANITIES
EDU2TH
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students explore the history and role of the humanities, social studies, social education and Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) in school programs. They develop the ability to plan, implement and evaluate humanities, social education and citizenship education programs in schools, particularly primary schools. Students are provided with opportunities to develop knowledge and appreciation of Australian history, culture and society, particularly as they affect contemporary social issues and their role as social educators.
FacultyFaculty of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRaymond Nichol
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU31SEA or EDU2SOS
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Teaching Society and Environment. 4th Edition | Prescribed | Gilbert, Rob, and Hoepper, Brian, (eds.)(2011) | SOUTH MELBOURNE: CENGAGE LEARNING |
| Readings | Growing up Indigenous: Developing Effective Pedagogy for Education and Development | Recommended | Nichol, Raymond, (2011) | ROTTERDAM, BOSTON AND TAIPEI: SENSE PUBLISHERS |
| Readings | Teaching the Social Sciences and Humanities in an Australian Curriculum. Sixth Edition | Recommended | Marsh, Colin and Hunt, Catherine (eds.) (2011) | FRENCHS FOREST NSW: PEARSON EDUCATION |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaymond Nichol
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Placement - Off Site
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Course Practicum Requirement (incorporating at least two Humanities Lessons) | Hurdle requirement - 15 days of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice. Satisfactory participation and performance to defined exit standards are required to meet the compulsory hurdle requirement. | 30 |
| one group 30 minute tutorial presentation and written summary | Group Task | 20 |
| one individual unit of work comprising 8 AUSVELS based lesson plans or webquest. | Individual Task | 50 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Neal
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Placement - Off Site
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Course Practicum Requirement (incorporating at least two Humanities Lessons) | Hurdle requirement - 15 days of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice. Satisfactory participation and performance to defined exit standards are required to meet the compulsory hurdle requirement. | 30 |
| one group 30 minute tutorial presentation and written summary | Group Task | 20 |
| one individual unit of work comprising 8 AUSVELS based lesson plans or webquest. | Individual Task | 50 |