HEALTH EDUCATION TEACHING METHOD
EDU4HEM
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Knowledge and skills are developed about lesson planning, units of work, literacy and numeracy across the curriculum, and assessment and reporting. The emphasis is on curriculum development in an Australian context, drawing upon the example of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards, Victorian Certificate of Education, Principles of Learning and Teaching. An overview of alternative education pathways will be provided, including VCAL & VET. Strategic advice relating to teaching this discipline is based on learning theories, including safety and legal responsibilities, application of learning technologies, audio-visual materials, and resources.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Cathleen Farrelly
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: EDU4HLA, EDU4HLB
Special conditions: Sub-major study covering the areas of Health, Human Development, Family and Nutrition
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Relevant Australian and Victorian curriculum policy discipline guidelines | Recommended | VCAA & ACARA | VCAA & ACARA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Plan learning sequences including lesson plans which are consistent with the Australian/Victorian Curriculum or VCE guidelines and integrate concepts from a range of Australian/Victorian Curriculum dimensions through the use of a variety of learning activities, resources, and materials to support learning, including the use of ICT
- Activities:
- VCE or Australian/Victorian Curriculum unit of work (completed in pairs)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Plan relevant assessment and appropriate recording strategies that clearly assess progress in the skills and abilities developed through a planned learning sequence.
- Activities:
- VCE or Australian/Victorian Curriculumunit of work (completed in pairs) Statement of philosophy of health teaching (min of 2000 words) Practicum Journal
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Provide relevant rationale for a planned learning sequence including justification for pedagogical approach, decisions made about learning activities and assessment strategies.
- Activities:
- VCE or Australian/Victorian Curriculumunit of work (completed in pairs) Statement of philosophy of health teaching (min of 2000 words) Practicum Journal
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Identify and describe appropriate teaching and assessment strategies for the development of literacy and numeracy through health education
- Activities:
- VCE or Australian/Victorian Curriculum unit of work (completed in pairs)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Describe key concepts, structure and developments in health education as part of a personal teaching philosophy.
- Activities:
- Statement of philosophy of health teaching (min of 2000 words)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)