EDF5433 - Legal studies education B

Leader: Dr L Tudball

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2007 (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