METHODS B - INTEGRATING CURRICULUM
EDU4MLB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop an understanding about how to construct authentic, integrated learning experiences for Middle Years students, and how to locate and analyse resources which will assist in presenting engaging curriculum experiences to students in this age group. There is also a focus on ensuring that students have strategies for assisting learners with a range of difficulties. The development of ICT skills and their use in both teaching and learning underpin this subject.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Caroline Walta
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: EDU4MLA
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 | Class Notes, Reading Lists, Prescribed web pages | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | Learning to Teach new times, new practices | Recommended | Latham, G et al | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2007 |
| Readings | Smart in the Middle Grades | Recommended | Tomlinson, C & Doubet, K | HAWKER AND BROWNLOW, 2007 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Caroline Walta
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Eight 4.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on any day including weekend and delivered via face-to-face.
"On-campus intensive classes"
Problem Based Learning
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on any day including weekend and delivered via blended.
"Directed online learning"
Scheduled Online Class
Two 1.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Construction of a Unit of Work for Years 7-9 | 50 | |
| Reflection and Evaluation | 25 | |
| Technology construction - make an App | 25 |