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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.

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Session 2
InternalAlbury-Wodonga Campus
InternalWagga Wagga Campus
DistanceBathurst Campus
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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Teacher Education

Assumed Knowledge

EMH441

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the knowledge base underpinningStage 6 HSIE and the principles and practices of teaching
  • be able to demonstrate understanding of the vision, rationale, principles and pedagogical practices ofStage 6 HSIE;
  • be able to demonstrate design and planning skills
  • be able to understand the nature and value of the Stage 6 HSIE curriculum

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Stage 6 HSIE Curriculum and Syllabus
  • Pedagogy for Stage 6 HSIE
  • Stage 6 HSIE Assessment
  • Programming and teaching for Stage 6 HSIE
  • Cross Curriculum Priorities

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.