EDF5468

Method and Practice of Teaching Psychology A (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Ms K Wade (Clayton) + Associate Professor L Cairns (Gippsland)

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: As a result of studying this unit students are expected to understand the nature and scope of psychology as it is taught in secondary schools (to Year 11) and the students who study it; appreciate why psychology is taught in schools and how such studies may be undertaken; develop skills in teaching various components of psychology courses (to Year 11) such as developing appropriate curriculum units; planning and organising classroom lessons; using a variety of teaching strategies; selecting and utilising appropriate resources; assessing and reporting student learning; be able to foster an interest in and a positive attitude toward the understanding of human development and behaviour and appreciate the importance of ethical issues in teaching and research involving human and animal subjects.

Assessment: Lesson plans: 40% + Curriculum resources to support one area of unit 1 or 3 (equivalent to 2000 words): 40% + Lesson Observation Assignment: 20% + students must complete at least 45 days teaching practice (50 for Double Degree students) per year and gain a rating of 'Satisfactory' for this + Student participation in the unit is vital and an 80% attendance requirement for on-campus students and 80% on-line participation for off-campus students is required.

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: A minor sequence in psychology