DIVERSITY: RELATIONSHIPS, GENDER AND SEXUALITY
EDU4DGS
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students examine a range of issues related to the formation, maintenance and dissolution of human relationships. Students explore topics including psychosocial development, influences on constructions of gender and sexual identity, violence in relationships. Related matters of sexual and reproductive health are examined along with public health policy responses. Students will gain accreditation to use the Protective Behaviours program (including mandatory reporting) accredited by the Child Protection Society which is relevant not only to a range of vocations involving children and young adults but to the personal development of the students themselves.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jacolyn Weller
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: Available to students enrolled in Bachelor of Teaching (EBTP- Primary), (EBTS - Secondary), (EBTOCE - Outreach and Community Education)
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate evidence of understanding concepts/theories of gender, sexuality, relationships and diversity in education
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Select and apply appropriate pedagogical/curriculum responses for inclusive education
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Critically evaluate gendered practices, policies and educational curricula
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Assess and respond to research and methodological approaches used in studies of sexualities
- Activities:
- TBE
05. Apply knowledge and learning to professional practice regarding disclosure and reporting and teachers' legislative duty of care
- Activities:
- TBE
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jacolyn Weller
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 35 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 35 - 43
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webfolio presentation (2000-word equivalent). | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 05 | |
| one 2000-word essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |