edu2th teaching humanities
TEACHING HUMANITIES
EDU2TH
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students explore the history and role of the humanities, Australian and global citizenship education, social studies, social education and Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) in school programs. They develop the ability to plan, implement and evaluate humanities and citizenship education programs, especially for primary education. Students develop knowledge and appreciation of Australian history, culture and society, particularly as they affect contemporary social issues and their role as humanities and citizenship educators. This subject includes a Compulsory Professional Requirement of the 15-day supervised Professional Experience 2B.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLauren Johnson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU1ITP, EDU1ILT, EDU2TS
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences, History, Geography, Economics and Citizenship in the Australian Curriculum (5th edition) | Recommended | R. Gilbert & B. Hoepper (eds.) (2014) | Cengage Learning |
| Readings | Teaching the Social Sciences and Humanities in the Australian Curriculum (6th edition) | Recommended | C. Marsh & C. Hart (eds.) (2011) | Pearson |
| Readings | Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences in the Primary School (3rd edition) | Recommended | R. Reynolds (2014) | Oxford University Press |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe the goals and objectives of humanities, social education , social studies, citizenship education and studies of society and environment (SOSE).
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Develop effective methods of teaching humanities education using inquiry/investigative, participant and cooperative approaches.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Evaluate effective humanities and citizenship education programs, designed to achieve objectives in knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and social participation.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Appraise and compare relevant curricula and resources in Australia and in other countries.
- Activities:
- TBE
05. Synthesise your knowledge of approaches to teaching humanities and citizenship and your role as a teacher and subject co-ordinator in this field.
- Activities:
- TBE
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLauren Johnson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Nine 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Placement - Off Site
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Successful completion of the 15-day supervised Professional Experience and all associated assessment tasks is a Hurdle requirement of EDU2TH. This is a Compulsory Professional Requirement."
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Nine 2.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial presentation and written summary | Group Task | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Inquiry Development Unit (3,000-4,000 words). | Individual Task | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Professional Experience 2B: Assessment Tasks | Successful completion of the 15-day supervised Professional Experience and all associated assessment tasks is a Hurdle requirement of EDU2TH. This is a Compulsory Professional Requirement. The grade will apply to the associated reflection, portfolio, discipline-knowledge and curriculum activities undertaken while on professional experience. Further information is provided on the subject's LMS page detailing | 30 | 02 |
| Professional Experience 2B | Successful completion of the 15-day supervised Professional Experience and all associated assessment tasks is a Hurdle requirement of EDU2TH. This is a Compulsory Professional Requirement. |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Ryan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Nine 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Placement - Off Site
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Successful completion of the 15-day supervised Professional Experience and all associated assessment tasks is a Hurdle requirement of EDU2TH. This is a Compulsory Professional Requirement."
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Nine 2.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial presentation and written summary | Group Task | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| Inquiry Development Unit (3,000-4,000 words). | Individual Task | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Professional Experience 2B: Assessment Tasks | Successful completion of the 15-day supervised Professional Experience and all associated assessment tasks is a Hurdle requirement of EDU2TH. This is a Compulsory Professional Requirement. The grade will apply to the associated reflection, portfolio, discipline-knowledge and curriculum activities undertaken while on professional experience. Further information is provided on the subject's LMS page detailing | 30 | 02 |
| Professional Experience 2B | Successful completion of the 15-day supervised Professional Experience and all associated assessment tasks is a Hurdle requirement of EDU2TH. This is a Compulsory Professional Requirement. |