CONCEPTS OF COMMUNITIES
EDU1CC
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to the theoretical concepts and underlying values relating to an increasingly diverse and changing society. The focus in the subject is on the intersection of community, society, and contemporary schooling practices, and positioning students to more fully understand the role of schooling and of teachers within broader communities. Students consider local and global issues and, in particular, the impact of diversity, poverty and equity issues on children's schooling experiences. Through structured opportunities to initiate and engage in a community service-learning project, students are encouraged to identify their underlying beliefs, explore their values and attitudes, and reflect on these factors in relation to their roles as teachers. They build on their knowledge of what is meant by an inclusive society, and begin to comprehend the many challenges and opportunities facing teachers in their efforts to support all children to excel.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Scott Alterator
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Various titles through Library Reading List | Prescribed | Various | N/A |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Scott Alterator
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 twenty hours of Community Service per semester"
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Community Service -Learning proposal (500 words) | Group task: includes 20 hours of community service work within a volunteering organisation | 15 |
| Community Service Learning Report (1,600 words) | Group task: includes 20 hours of community service work within a volunteering organisation | 50 |
| Essay - Socio-cultural influences on Community (1,300 words) | Students demonstrate an understanding of sociocultural influences, and how such influences may affect schooling and learning. | 35 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Deborah 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 twenty hours of Community Service per semester."
Problem Based Learning
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Community Service -Learning proposal (500 words) | Group task: includes 20 hours of community service work within a volunteering organisation | 15 |
| Community Service Learning Report (1,600 words) | Group task: includes 20 hours of community service work within a volunteering organisation | 50 |
| Essay - Socio-cultural influences on Community (1,300 words) | Students demonstrate an understanding of sociocultural influences, and how such influences may affect schooling and learning. | 35 |