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.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Kaye Harris
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: EDU4MTM
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Focus on inquiry: A practical approach to integrated curriculum planning | Recommended | Wilson, J., & Wing Jan, L (2003) | CARLTON SOUTH, VIC.: CURRICULUM CORPORATION |
| Readings | Learning in the middle years: More than a transition | Recommended | Groundwater-Smith, S., Mitchell, J., & Mockler, N. (2007) | SOUTH MELBOURNE: THOMSON |
| Readings | Learning links: Strategic teaching for the learner-centred classroom | Recommended | Murdoch, K., & Wilson, J. (2004) | CARLTON SOUTH, VIC.: CURRICULUM CORPORATION |
| Readings | Reflections on classroom thinking strategies | Recommended | Frangenheim, E. (2005) | 7TH ED, LOGANHOLME, QLD: RODIN EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANCY |
| Readings | Teaching middle years: rethinking curriculum, pedagogy and assessment | Recommended | Pendergast, D. & Bahr, N. (Eds) (2010) | 2ND ED, CROWS NEST, NSW: ALLEN & UNWIN |
| Readings | Teaching: making a difference | Recommended | Churchill, R. et al (2012) | 2ND ED, MILTON, QLD: JOHN WILEY & SONS |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Week 22-37, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kaye 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 element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary unit of work [equivalent to 2000 words] | 50 | |
| Student-led seminar and exhibition [equivalent to 2500 words] | 50 |