EDF5221

Methods and practice of teaching studies of society and environment A

(EDU)

Ms L Tudball (Clayton) Assoc Prof T Taylor (Gippsland)

12 points + 3 hours per week + Full-year + Clayton + Gippsland + Prerequisites: Students should have a major or two minor studies in sociological subjects, or politics, geography, and history

Synopsis: How teachers can contribute to the social education of children either in discipline-based courses such as politics and sociology, or through integrated approaches such as Australian studies, social education, and studies of society and the environment. Curriculum guidelines for social education. How the systematic study of society can be made meaningful to the wide range of ability groupings in schools. Teaching and learning strategies, lesson planning and preparation, construction of units and courses of study, evaluation, assessment and reporting.

Assessment: Major assignment (4000 words or equivalent): 50% + School experience: 50%