Key facts
UNE unit code: EDSS327
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
The study and teaching of religion is broad and covers a range of diverse ideas and beliefs dependent on religion, denomination, and cultural context. As an aspiring teacher in either state or independent schools, you learn about the role of religious studies as a discipline with emphasis placed on the interpretation of current curriculum requirements.
In this unit you will examine the current syllabuses from Years 7-12 across the states and form an understanding of the aims, objectives, outcomes, content and course requirements. You will learn how to plan lessons using appropriate inquiry and direct instruction methodologies and assessment practices for a range of diverse learners.
Study this unit at UNE and gain the confidence to teach Religious Studies to students from Year 7 (Stage 4) to Year 12 (Stage 6).
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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 syllabuses and support materials in Stages 4 and 5 History and Stage 6 Studies of Religion including the aims, objectives, outcomes, content and course requirements (GTSD 1.5.1, 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.4.1);
- 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 Stage 6 Studies of Religion to produce learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners (GTSD 1.5.1, 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 3.6.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.1, 7.4.1);
- plan and incorporate a range of assessment strategies into class work and programs for Stage 6 Studies of Religion 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 2.1.1, 2.3.1, 3.6.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.4.1); and
- explain the place of Studies of Religion as a discipline in the school curriculum, its central concepts, ways of thinking, forms of knowledge and its role in social and civic participation (GTSD 2.1.1, 2.4.1).
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 | 50% | All offerings | Written task. Relates to GTSD: 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 2.4.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.6.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.4.1 No. Words: 2000 |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Curriculum planning task. Relates to GTSD: 1.5.1, 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 2.4.1, 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 3.6.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.4.1, 7.4.1 No. Words: 2000 |
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.
Studies of Religion Assessment and Examination Materials and Other Support Materials
Board of Studies NSW, Board of Studies NSW 2009
Text refers to: All offerings
Studies of Religion Stage 6 Syllabus
Board of Studies NSW, Board of Studies NSW 2009
Text refers to: All offerings
History Years 7–10 Syllabus
Board of Studies NSW, Board of Studies NSW 2006
Text refers to: All offerings
The Effective Teaching of Religious Education
ISBN: 9781405824101
Watson, B. and Thompson, P., Pearson 2nd ed. 2007
Text refers to: All offerings
History Years 7-Support Documents,
Board of Studies NSW, Board of Studies NSW 2006
Text refers to: All offerings
What is this thing called Religious Education
ISBN: 9781921333224
Lovat, T.J. , David Barlow Publishing. 3rd ed. 2009
Text refers to: All offerings
Living Religion
ISBN: 9780170457583
Morrissey, J., Mudge, P., Taylor, A., Bailey, G. and Rule, P., Cengage Learning Australia 6th ed. 2023
Text refers to: All offerings
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