TEACHING PRIMARY HUMANITIES
EDU2TPH
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students explore the history, role, key debates and considerations of the Humanities and social sciences including; global citizenship education, cultural studies, history, geography, business and economics in primary school programs. They develop and demonstrate the ability to plan, implement and evaluate Humanities programs for primary education, with a focus on The Victorian Curriculum F-10 and the Australian Curriculum frameworks. Students demonstrate and reflect on knowledge and appreciation of contemporary social, environmental, economic and cultural issues and of their roles as Humanities and citizenship educators within a complex and changing environment.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMartha Kamara
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU1CAD or EDU1PAL or EDU1ISE. Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Bachelor of Education Primary (EBEDP, EBEDPB, EBEDPM) or Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (EBTP) or Bachelor of Education (EVEDB, RBEDM); Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education (EBECB, EBECP)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences in the Primary School 3rd Ed | Prescribed | Reynolds, R. | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, SOUTH MELBOURNE, 2014 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe and critically reflect on the goals, objectives and futures of Humanities studies.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Appraise and compare relevant curricula and resources, including ICT, with local, State, national and global focuses.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Develop effective, challenging and inclusive Primary Humanities education teaching and learning sequences, incorporating inquiry/investigative, participant and cooperative pedagogical approaches.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Demonstrate strategies for literacy and numeracy development to support student learning in the Humanities.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Use curriculum assessment and reporting knowledge to design a range of targeted strategies to assess student learning in Primary Humanities.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Evaluate the effectiveness of Primary programs in Humanities and citizenship education and develop strategies to improve student learning.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
07. Synthesise, articulate and justify your knowledge of and approaches to teaching Humanities and citizenship, the role of ongoing professional learning as a primary Humanities educator, and your role as an educator in this field.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMartha Kamara
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation of a Humanities artefact (Approx 1000 words) | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| Reflective workbook (Approx 800-1000 words) | 20 | 01, 07 | |
| Inquiry-based lesson sequence (Approx 2500-3,000 words) | This assessment will be scaffolded through the use of online modules and discussions within tutorials. | 60 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMartha Kamara
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation of a Humanities artefact (Approx 1000 words) | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| Reflective workbook (Approx 800-1000 words) | 20 | 01, 07 | |
| Inquiry-based lesson sequence (Approx 2500-3,000 words) | This assessment will be scaffolded through the use of online modules and discussions within tutorials. | 60 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMartha Kamara
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
10
-
22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation of a Humanities artefact (Approx 1000 words) | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| Reflective workbook (Approx 800-1000 words) | 20 | 01, 07 | |
| Inquiry-based lesson sequence (Approx 2500-3,000 words) | This assessment will be scaffolded through the use of online modules and discussions within tutorials. | 60 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |