RELATIONSHIPS, GENDER AND SEXUALITY
EDU4RGS
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 within a context of social change. Beginning with histories and perspectives on gender and 'family', students explore a number of topics focusing on the sexual health of individuals including the development of sexual identity, disability and sexuality, sexual rights, ethics and consent. Approaches to comprehensive sexuality education are also considered.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Cathleen Farrelly
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: 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 | Book of Readings | Prescribed | Farrelly, C (compiler) | BENDIGO: LA TROBE UNIVERSITY |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify, describe and explain a range of issues and perspectives related to the development of gender, sexual identity, relationships and positive sexual health and their implications for schooling.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Use evidence to provide a rationale for and be able to plan for sexuality education relevant to the AusVELS.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Use research evidence to support various approaches to relationship and sexuality education in schools.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Reflect on concepts and issues raised in the subject and their implications for schooling.
- Activities:
- TBE
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Cathleen Farrelly
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workbook: Response to readings (8) and reflections (2) | 40 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Resource presentation and evaluation | 15 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Unit of work (equiv. to 2,000 words) | 45 | 02, 03 |