EDF4248

Historical Understanding in Schools: From Research Into Practice (12 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Associate Professor T Taylor

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2003 (OCL)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: A research-based study of place of history in the school curriculum and its relationship with other areas of study including Studies of Society and Environment (or Human Society and its Environment in New South Wales) - as well as, with Civics and Citizenship Education. This unit will survey best practice and current research in the field and will ask students to apply these findings to their workplace.

Assessment: One minor introductory assignment 35% (2000 words) + One major research-based assignment 65% (4000 words)

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week