Studies of society and environment (early childhood)
2 hours per week * First semester * Peninsula
Students will examine the relationship between the social science disciplines and social studies; analyse and practise inquiry-teaching strategies applicable to social studies; plan and teach sequences of lessons which aid children to develop concepts, skills, values and action; examine critically various programs of social studies specifically developed for primary schools.
Assessment
Written: 30% * Examinations: 70%
Recommended texts
Fraenkel J R Helping students think and value: Strategies for teaching in the social studies 2nd edn, Prentice-Hall, 1980
Hunkins F P Social studies in the elementary schools Merrill, 1982
Joyce W W and Alleman-Brooks J E Teaching social studies in the elementary and middle schools HRW, 1979
Marsh C (ed.) Teaching social studies in Australian schools Prentice-Hall, 1987
Ministry of Education Victoria The social education framework P-10 Min. Educ. Vic., 1987