EMH442 Curriculum Method 2: Society & Environment (8)

Abstract

The subject builds upon the first curriculum method subject and incorporates an analysis of the major strands of Society and Environment. Students learn to program teaching and evaluation of units of work which draw upon principles of authentic pedagogy, and incorporate ICT. Students engage with conceptualisations of the Stage 6 HSIE curriculum teaching area and examine how these are represented in curriculum documents. This subject examines the wide-ranging nature of Stage 6 HSIE curriculum content. Students will develop an understanding of the teaching strategies appropriate to the design, implementation and assessment of high quality Stage 6 HSIE curriculum teaching and learning programs that cater for the needs of diverse learners.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 2
Distance	Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EMH442
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Teacher Education

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the knowledge base underpinning Stage 6 HSIE and the principles and practices of teaching and learning in the Stage 6 HSIE subject areas (Stage 6) of Business Studies, Aboriginal Studies, Ancient History, Modern History, Economics, Geography, History extension, Legal Studies, Society and Culture, Studies of Religion and HSIE Life Skills;
demonstrate understanding of the vision, rationale, principles and pedagogical practices of Stage 6 HSIE subjects in the senior secondary school, and links to Stages 4 & 5, including a critical awareness of the structure, content and sequence of syllabuses in the Stage 6 HSIE key learning area, and development of their own pedagogical position in relation to the various conceptualisations of the subjects;
demonstrate design and planning skills in a Stage 6 HSIE subject using a NSW Stage 6 HSIE syllabus, including demonstrating the selection, analysis and evaluation of Stage-appropriate content and the application of a range of strategies for effective teaching and learning, knowledge about teaching the range of concepts, skills and values and attitudes that contribute to quality Stage 6 HSIE learning outcomes, and implementing appropriate assessment strategies for Stage 6 HSIE subjects;
understand the nature and value of the Stage 6 HSIE curriculum in the broader school curriculum and the relationship between Stage 6 HSIE subjects and cross-curriculum priorities, curriculum general capabilities, curriculum organisation, and current issues in the Stage 6 HSIE key learning area.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

the history and philosophy of the Stage 6 HSIE curriculum area � principles and practices for teaching Stage 6 HSIE in the senior secondary school;
the rationale and vision of the Stage 6 HSIE curriculum;
the key organisation frames of Stage 6 HSIE subjects in the contemporary senior school curriculum � objectives, outcomes, content, pedagogies, concepts, skills and values;
key features of Business Studies, Aboriginal Studies, Ancient History, Modern History, Economics, Geography, History extension, Legal Studies, Society and Culture, Studies of Religion and HSIE Life Skills education � principles and practices as expressed in curriculum;
the K-12 learning continuum in the HSIE subject area as expressed in the Australian Curriculum and incorporated into state documents, including the transition from Stage 5 to Stage 6 syllabus content and structure;
planning and programming in Stage 6 HSIE subjects;
inquiry learning and other pedagogical approaches for Stage 6 HSIE subjects approaches;
strategies for teaching and learning in Stage 6 HSIE subject syllabuses;
quality teaching, cross-curriculum priorities, general capabilities, and curriculum organisation in Stage 6 HSIE subject syllabuses;
working with values and controversial issues;
differentiation of teaching in Stage 6 HSIE subjects to meet the diverse needs of all learners;
resource selection and evaluation (Stage 6);
appropriate assessment strategies and resources in Stage 6 HSIE subjects;

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