edu4hum humanities teaching method

HUMANITIES TEACHING METHOD

EDU4HUM

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Knowledge and skills are developed about lesson planning, units of work, literacy and numeracy across the curriculum, and assessment and reporting. The emphasis is on curriculum development in an Australian context, drawing upon the example of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, Victorian Certificate of Education, Principles of Learning and Teaching. An overview of alternative education pathways will be provided, including VCAL & VET. Strategic advice relating to teaching this discipline is based on learning theories, including safety and legal responsibilities, application of learning technologies, audio-visual materials, and resources.

FacultyFaculty of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorLauren Johnson

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjects EDU4HUA, EDU4HUB

Special conditions Sub-major study in one of the specialist Humanities areas (Economics, Geography, History) together with a Part in another area of study (Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Indigenous Studies, Legal Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology).

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsTeaching studies of society and environment. 4th ed.PrescribedMarsh, C.NSW, PEARSON EDUCATION, 2004.
ReadingsRelevant Australian and Victorian curriculum policy discipline guidelinesRecommendedVCAA & ACARAVCAA & ACARA

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Bendigo, 2014, All Year, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLauren Johnson

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One unit of work at VCE level35
Resource folder (1500 words)30
Seminar paper and presentation (equivalent to 1500 words)35

Melbourne, 2014, All Year, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Burston

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
One unit of work at VCE level35
Resource folder (1500 words)30
Seminar paper and presentation (equivalent to 1500 words)35