edu4ps2 psychology secondary curriculum 2
PSYCHOLOGY SECONDARY CURRICULUM 2
EDU4PS2
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject pre-service teachers are required to undertake a special project in order to investigate different approaches to teaching in the Psychology Discipline from both a practical and theoretical perspective. The subject is also designed to develop pre-service teacher understanding of contemporary theory, concepts and skills in Psychology as applied in the classroom context with a particular focus on cross-curriculum priorities. Theoretical concepts, pedagogical principles and state and national curriculum structures within Psychology are examined and applied in the design, implementation and evaluation of learning resources that are responsive to the needs of diverse learners.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Cox
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in either of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Masters of Teaching Secondary (EMTCS, EMTCSB, EMTCSW), Bachelor of Education Secondary (EBEDS, EBEDSB and EBEDSM), Master of Teaching Secondary (EMTS), Master of Teaching Secondary (EMTSB), Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Arts Education (AZAAE), Bachelor of Science//Bachelor of Science Education (SZSSE), Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (AZATS), Bachelor of Science & Masters of Teaching Secondary (SZSTS), Bachelor of Teaching Secondary (EBTS), Bachelor of Education (EVEDB), Bachelor o f Education (RBEDM)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Generate and critically evaluate a Psychology curriculum program for senior students, which synthesises a variety of pedagogical approaches, assessment tasks, curriculum content; and resources, appropriate to these year levels.
- Activities:
- Taught during intensive class through online modules
02. Critically analyse, plan and synthesise, and implement a range of Psychology learning and teaching activities and sequences for students (11-12), which involve a variety of pedagogical approaches and resources (including safe and ethical use of resources including ICT) appropriate to state and national curricula
- Activities:
- Taught during intensive class through online modules
03. Analyse the relationships between learning task design, learning expertise, higher order thinking, assessment, feedback and reporting strategies and evaluation in visual arts and design education, and apply to the development of your own teaching practice.
- Activities:
- Taught during intensive class through online modules
04. Critically analyse and articulate the relationship of assessment to intervention strategies, student learning and high stakes assessment, moderation and examination practices in Psychology Education, and interpret student assessment data to evaluate and modify student learning and teaching practice.
- Activities:
- Taught during intensive class through online modules
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Cox
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 33 - 33
One 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora Campus only"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum Evaluation and Curriculum Renewal. = 2250 words | This assessment is scaffolded by implementing authentic evaluation processes, as noted through research and literature in the area, pre-service will be developing a curriculum program, which is evidence-based that details a development of a series of resources and learning activities that focus on one of the areas of study in the Psychology curriculum. | 50 | 01, 02 |
| Formative and Summative Assessment Collection: High stakes assessment for high stakes learning.=2250 | This assessment is scaffolded using the VCE Psychology Study Design that provides pre-service teachers with an opportunity to engage with examine and develop formative and summative assessment sequences for senior secondary studies in Psychology | 50 | 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Cox
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 33 - 33
One 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora Campus only"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum Evaluation and Curriculum Renewal. = 2250 words | This assessment is scaffolded by implementing authentic evaluation processes, as noted through research and literature in the area, pre-service will be developing a curriculum program, which is evidence-based that details a development of a series of resources and learning activities that focus on one of the areas of study in the Psychology curriculum. | 50 | 01, 02 |
| Formative and Summative Assessment Collection: High stakes assessment for high stakes learning.=2250 | This assessment is scaffolded using the VCE Psychology Study Design that provides pre-service teachers with an opportunity to engage with examine and develop formative and summative assessment sequences for senior secondary studies in Psychology | 50 | 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Cox
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 33 - 33
One 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora Campus only"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum Evaluation and Curriculum Renewal. = 2250 words | This assessment is scaffolded by implementing authentic evaluation processes, as noted through research and literature in the area, pre-service will be developing a curriculum program, which is evidence-based that details a development of a series of resources and learning activities that focus on one of the areas of study in the Psychology curriculum. | 50 | 01, 02 |
| Formative and Summative Assessment Collection: High stakes assessment for high stakes learning.=2250 | This assessment is scaffolded using the VCE Psychology Study Design that provides pre-service teachers with an opportunity to engage with examine and develop formative and summative assessment sequences for senior secondary studies in Psychology | 50 | 03, 04 |