Key facts
UNE unit code: EDSS325
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Teaching Society and Culture subjects to future generations is not only a privilege and responsibility but has syllabus requirements that need to be understood and applied. This subject helps you develop the foundational knowledge, skills and requirements necessary to start your career in teaching Society and Culture and other social science subjects at the secondary level. In this unit you will read, analyse and interpret the NSW Society and Culture (Stage 6) syllabus and develop an appreciation for and understanding of the relationship of Society and Culture subjects to the broader school curriculum.
You will learn to plan units of work which incorporate a range of teaching and assessment strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners. You will also learn how to use student assessment data to inform lesson planning.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Notes
This unit addresses Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Stage, otherwise referred to as Graduate Teacher Standard Descriptors (GTSD).
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- interpret, critically analyse and evaluate NSW secondary school syllabus and support materials in Stage 6 Society and Culture and the Life Skills curriculum including their aim, objectives, outcomes, content, course requirements and central concepts (GTSD 1.6.1, 2.1.1);
- plan teaching and learning units of work and learning activities consistent with the syllabus requirements, models of pedagogy (inquiry and direct instruction) and the principles and practices underpinning teaching and learning in Society and Culture to produce learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners (GTSD 1.5.1, 2.2.1, 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.6.1);
- plan and incorporate a range of assessment strategies into classwork and programs consistent with School Certificate and Higher School Certificate requirements, linking outcomes, learning activities and assessment, to provide assessment data to inform student learning and report as required (GTSD 2.3.1, 3.3.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.1);
- relate current issues and curriculum policies, such as literacy, numeracy, financial literacy, civics and citizenship and values education, ethics and sustainability to planned teaching and learning activities (GTSD 2.3.1, 2.5.1); and
- understand the relationship and role of parents and the community in teaching society and culture, including evaluating online resources for their application to improve student learning (GTSD 3.4.1, 3.7.1, 7.4.1).
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Essay. Relates to GTSD: 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.5.1 ,3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.6.1, 5.2.1 No. Words: 1500 |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Essay. Relates to GTSD: 2.1.1, 2.3.1, 2.5.1, 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.6.1, 3.7.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.1, 7.4.1 No. Words: 500 (equivalent) |
Assessment 3 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Curriculum planning task. Relates to GTSD: 1.5.1, 1.6.1, 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 2.5.1, 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.4.1, 3.6.1, 5.1.1 No. Words: 2000 (notional) |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Society and Culture: Preliminary and HSC, 3e Student Book with Access Code
ISBN: 9780170457323
Thompson, K., Davidge, E., Leaver, M., Lovat, T., Martirena, N. and Webster, P., Cengage Learning 3rd ed. 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences: Teaching and learning across Australia
ISBN: 9780170424165
Gilbert, R., Tudball, L. and Brett, P, Cengage Learning 7th ed. 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
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