edu5mtm methods of teaching (middle)

METHODS OF TEACHING (MIDDLE YEARS)

EDU5MTM

2014

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.

FacultyFaculty of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorKaye Harris

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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsFocus on inquiry: A practical approach to integrated curriculum planningRecommendedWilson, J., & Wing Jan, L (2003)CARLTON SOUTH, VIC.: CURRICULUM CORPORATION
ReadingsLearning in the middle years: More than a transitionRecommendedGroundwater-Smith, S., Mitchell, J., & Mockler, N. (2007)SOUTH MELBOURNE: THOMSON
ReadingsLearning links: Strategic teaching for the learner-centred classroomRecommendedMurdoch, K., & Wilson, J. (2004)CARLTON SOUTH, VIC.: CURRICULUM CORPORATION
ReadingsReflections on classroom thinking strategiesRecommendedFrangenheim, E. (2005)7TH ED, LOGANHOLME, QLD: RODIN EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANCY
ReadingsTeaching middle years: rethinking curriculum, pedagogy and assessmentRecommendedPendergast, D. & Bahr, N. (Eds) (2010)2ND ED, CROWS NEST, NSW: ALLEN & UNWIN
ReadingsTeaching: making a differenceRecommendedChurchill, R. et al (2012)2ND ED, MILTON, QLD: JOHN WILEY & SONS

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Week 22-37, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaye Harris

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 22 - 22
Two 4.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 22 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Two preliminary half-day sessions at the on-campus intensive."

Scheduled Online Class
One 2.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend and delivered via blended.
"Directed on-line learning activities."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Interdisciplinary unit of work [equivalent to 2000 words]50
Student-led seminar and exhibition [equivalent to 2500 words]50