EMH441 Curriculum Method 1: Society and Environment (8)

Abstract

This subject provides students with the professional knowledge and pedagogical practices that will enable them to be a teacher of secondary Human Society and its Environment. In this subject, students engage with conceptualisations of the HSIE curriculum teaching area and examine how these are represented in mandated curriculum documents. This subject examines the wide-ranging nature of HSIE curriculum content, with particular attention given to History and Geography and an understanding of the teaching strategies appropriate to the design, implementation and assessment of high quality HSIE curriculum teaching and learning programs that cater for the needs of diverse learners.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
Internal	Albury-Wodonga Campus
Internal	Wagga Wagga Campus
Distance	Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EMH441
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:

be able to connect the knowledge base of HSIE with teaching and learning
be able to understand the pedagogical practices of HSIE
be able to demonstrate design and planning skills in HSIE
be able to understand the nature of HSIE across the curriculum
be able to understand current issues in the HSIE key learning area (Stages 4 & 5).

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Social Science and Humanities
History and Geography 7-10
History and Geography-Knowledge and Understandings
History and Geography- Attitudes and Skills
Future Directions in the Australian Curriculum
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Develop a Unit of Learning
Assessment Strategies
Resourcing
The Senior School Curriculum

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