EDF5430

Method and Practice of Teaching Accounting/Business Management A (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Ms A Forsyth

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2003 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit is an introduction to the relationships between learning and teaching Accounting and Business Management at the post-compulsory levels as well as Commerce and Business related units at the 7-10 levels. Teaching strategies and contexts for use in Accounting and Business related classes in Years 7 to 12 will be explored. Methods for assessing and monitoring students will be introduced. The relationship between Accounting, Business Management, technology and society will be a focus.

Assessment: Assignments: 50%, Resources file: 30%, Class activities: 20% + Student participation in the unit is vital and an 80% attendance requirement is required so students can fully participate in the workshops + Teaching practice also forms a major part of the assessment of EDF5430 and EDF5431 and students must complete at least 45 days teaching practice (50 for double degree students) and gain a rating of satisfactory for the teaching practice.

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: A minor sequence (two years of study) in Accounting or Business Studies/Business Management from a recognised institution