RELATIONSHIPS, GENDER AND SEXUALITY
EDU4RGS
2019
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 modelled and 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
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Cultural Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Use evidence to provide a rationale for and be able to plan for sexuality education relevant to the Australian and Victorian Curriculums
- Activities:
- TBE
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Cultural Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Use research evidence to support various approaches to relationship and sexuality education in schools.
- Activities:
- TBE
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Cultural Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Reflect on concepts and issues raised in the subject and their implications for schooling.
- Activities:
- TBE
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Cultural Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Cathleen Farrelly
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Attendance at all workshops is compulsory. Lecture and workshop preparation materials are now provided online (blended mode)."
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workbook: Response to readings (8) and reflections (2) | Hurdle requirement - students must gain 50% in this assessment task to gain a pass in this subject | 30 | 01, 03, 04 |
| Resource presentation and evaluation | Hurdle requirement - students must gain 50% in this assessment task to gain a pass in this subject | 15 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Unit of work (equiv. to 2,000 words) | Hurdle requirement - students must gain 50% in this assessment task to gain a pass in this subject | 55 | 02, 03 |