TEACHING HUMANITIES

EDU2TH

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students explore the history and role of the humanities, Australian and global citizenship education, social studies, social education and Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) in school programs. They develop the ability to plan, implement and evaluate humanities and citizenship education programs, especially for primary education. Students develop knowledge and appreciation of Australian history, culture and society, particularly as they affect contemporary social issues and their role as humanities and citizenship educators.

School: School of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Lauren Johnson

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - 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	Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences, History, Geography, Economics and Citizenship in the Australian Curriculum (5th ed.)	Recommended	Gilbert, R., & Hoepper, B. (Eds.) (2014)	South Melbourne: Cengage
Readings	Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences in the Primary School (3rd ed.)	Recommended	Reynolds, R. (2014)	South Melbourne: Oxford University Press
Readings	Teaching the Social Sciences and Humanities in the Australian Curriculum (6th ed.)	Recommended	Marsh, C., & Hart, C. (Eds.) (2011)	Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Education

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Describe the goals and objectives of humanities, social education, social studies, citizenship education and Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE).

Activities:: Weekly readings, lecture and tutorial participation, assessment tasks, learning opportunities, practicum placement.

02. Develop effective methods of teaching humanities education using inquiry/investigative, participant and cooperative approaches.

Activities:: Weekly readings, lecture and tutorial participation, assessment tasks, learning opportunities, practicum placement.

03. Evaluate effective humanities and citizenship education programs, designed to achieve objectives in knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and social participation.

Activities:: Weekly readings, lecture and tutorial participation, assessment tasks, learning opportunities, practicum placement.

04. Appraise and compare relevant curricula and resources in Australia and in other countries.

Activities:: Weekly readings, lecture and tutorial participation, assessment tasks, learning opportunities, practicum placement.

05. Synthesise your knowledge of approaches to teaching humanities and citizenship and your role as a teacher and subject co-ordinator in this field.

Activities:: Weekly readings, lecture and tutorial participation, assessment tasks, learning opportunities, practicum placement.

Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Lauren Johnson

Class requirements

Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off Site
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

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 online learning"

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Group Tutorial Presentation and Summary	Group Task	20	01, 02, 03, 04
Inquiry Development Unit	Individual Task	50	01, 02, 03, 04, 05
Course Practicum Requirements	Hurdle requirement - 15 days of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice. Satisfactory participation and performance to defined exit standards are required to meet the compulsory hurdle requirement.	30	02, 05

Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Blended