EDUC4991
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course explores current issues and trends in teaching and learning Society & Culture, Aboriginal Studies, Studies of Religion, Geography, Economics, Business Studies, and Legal Studies in NSW secondary schools. Students will explore the role and value of HSIE curriculum; the K-12 HSIE learning continuum; and their contribution to civics and citizenship education. Students will explore lesson planning, programming, course and assessment requirements of the NSW Higher School Certificate; and strategies, technologies, and resources for teaching and learning their speciality senior social science subjects. Particular attention will also be given to the overlapping concepts operating within these curricula.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): EDUC4093. Students who have successfully completed EDUC4093 are not eligible to enrol in EDUC4991.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Discuss the role and value of studying the Senior Social Sciences; their place within the NSW K-12 HSIE learning continuum; and contribution to civics and citizenship education.
2. Develop lesson plans, programs and assessment tasks for Stage 6 Senior Social Science subjects.
3. Use a range of strategies, technologies and resources for teaching and assessing Stage 6 Senior Social Science.
4. Understand the overlapping concepts operating within Society & Culture, Aboriginal Studies, Studies of Religion, Geography, Economics, Business Studies & Legal Studies curricula.
5. Discuss current issues and trends related to the teaching of the Senior Social Sciences in schools.
Content
- The role and value of studying the social sciences in contemporary society and the broader school curriculum; their place within the NSW K-12 HSIE learning continuum; and contribution to civics and citizenship education.
- Principles and practices of teaching and learning Senior Social Sciences in New South Wales schools.
- Lesson planning and programming for Stage 6 Social Science subjects.
- Course and assessment requirements of the NSW Higher School Certificate for Stage 6 Social Science subjects.
- Strategies, technologies and resources for teaching and assessing Stage 6 Social Science subjects.
- Current issues and trends related to the teaching of Senior Social Sciences in schools.
- The overlapping concepts operating within Society & Culture, Aboriginal Studies, and Studies of Religion, Geography, Economics, Business Studies, and Legal Studies curricula.
Requisite
Program Enrolment Rule:
Available to students in the following program(s):
Bachelor of Teaching (Humanities)(Honours) [12368]
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) [40107]
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)(Honours) [40108]
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Studies) [40226]
Course Replacement:
You cannot enrol if you have successfully completed any of the following course(s):
EDUC4093
Enrolment in this course is dependent on meeting the Teacher Education Admission Milestone which requires meeting at least one of the following criteria:
- Three HSC Band 5s (including one in English), or
- Successful completion of 80 units of courses at the University of Newcastle, or
- Regulatory authority approved comparable pathways, or
- Commencement in the program prior to 2016.
Assumed knowledge
EDUC1101, EDUC2036, and/or EDUC2060
Assessment items
Project: Unit Planning Task
Project: Research Related Tasks
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EDUC4991 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 359.4 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.