EDF5433

Legal studies education B ( 6 points, SCA Band 0, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr L Tudball

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit builds on the concepts introduced in EDF5432. The major focus will be teaching and learning and assessment strategies appropriate for VCE Legal Studies and years 7-10 Law related subjects.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, students should have developed knowledge and understandings about the aims, objectives, content and assessment of VCE Legal Studies Units 1 to 4 as detailed in the current study design; suitable law-related topics for students below VCE level and subjects which may serve as a vehicle for the teaching of these topics; appropriate teaching strategies and support resources (human and material) for teaching Legal Studies at VCE level and law-related education across the curriculum generally. Students should have developed skills in presenting teaching activities appropriate to particular content and particular school environments; utilising available resources and strategies; developing units of work, teaching materials and strategies suitable for particular situations; developing and using appropriate assessment instruments for VCE Legal Studies and law-related education generally.

Assessment: Classroom exercises: (60%); and Presentation: (40%).

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: EDF5432