Key facts
UNE unit code: EDSS312
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Extend your knowledge of the Studies of Society and the Environment (SOSE) curriculum and deepen your knowledge of the pedagogical issues of SOSE teaching and the practical application of the theory in your classrooms.
In this unit, you will learn how to apply curriculum principles in the classroom teaching of SOSE subjects at the secondary school level. You’ll also learn to apply specific educational theories to your classroom practice. You will learn how to integrate literacy and numeracy teaching strategies into your teaching practice and how to create effective learning and teaching sequences for the range of SOSE subjects.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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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).
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate understanding of contemporary pedagogical issues in society and environment in terms of their application in secondary classrooms (GTSD 1.5.1, 2.1.1, 3.1.1, 3.5.1, 5.1.1);
- understand the rationale for and sources of professional learning, including the role of external professionals and community representatives in enhancing student learning, professional knowledge and practice (GTSD 6.2.1, 6.4.1, 7.4.1);
- demonstrate coherent theoretical knowledge to construct lesson plans for society and environment classes in secondary schools that address a range of national and state education objectives, including cross-curriculum content and integrating the curriculum (GTSD 1.6.1, 2.3.1, 2.5.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.4.1);
- interpret the society and environment syllabuses for a range of subjects and, in response to their requirements, organise content into effective learning and teaching sequences (GTSD 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 2.4.1, 3.6.1);
- know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching Society and Environment (GTSD 2.5.1, 2.6.1, 3.3.1); and
- explore the continuum of learning in the society and environment curriculum from kindergarten to post-school education (GTSD 2.1.1).
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 | 40% | All offerings | Essay and teaching plan.Relates to GTSD: 1.5.1, 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.5.1, 3.6.1, 5.1.1, 6.2.1, 6.4.1, 7.4.1 No. Words: 1500 |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Essay and lesson plan. Relates to GTSD: 1.6.1, 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 2.4.1, 2.6.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.4.1, 6.2.1, 6.4.1, 7.4.1 No. Words: 2000 |
Assessment 3 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Online task. Relates to GTSD: 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.5.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.6.1) No. Words: 500 |
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.
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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