Teaching and curriculum studies 2
Mr A J Cope
18 points
* 7 hours per week
* Full-year subject
* Gippsland
* Prerequisite: GEC1101
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have developed knowledge and skills in developing a range of appropriate teaching techniques which take account of individual, group and whole class approaches; selecting and using appropriate content at each level based on sound curriculum understanding; assessing and understanding pupil learning needs and strengths through familiarity with a wide variety of assessment and evaluation techniques relevant to the classroom situation; lesson planning techniques which take account of a range of abilities; discussing and reflecting on their own progress in curriculum and teaching areas in an ongoing way, together with written self-evaluations of lessons.
Synopsis This subject builds on the understanding of `the learner' from first year and involves the development of basic teaching and curriculum skills. Content areas involved include an assessment and understanding of pupil learning needs and strengths; the investigation of a range of learning organisation patterns such as group work, individual and inquiry-based approaches; knowledge of suitable content at each level; ability to plan appropriately and to use a suitable lesson plan format; the development of classroom management strategies; familiarity with a range of evaluation and assessment techniques suitable for the different areas of the course, including ongoing teacher self-evaluation; developing knowledge and skills in language, mathematics, art, music, physical education and social studies curriculum areas and an ability to relate these to the classroom context in a stimulating, challenging and appropriate manner. This subject includes a field experience component.
Assessment Social studies Assignment (2000 words): 100%
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Physical education Three practical tasks: 100%
* Music Three
practical tasks: 100%
* Teaching studies Two assignments (1000 words
each): 50% each
* Mathematics Assignment (2000 words): 100%
*
Art Assignment 1 (1500 words): 50%; Assignment 2 (500 words): 50%
*
Language Assignment 1 (1000 words): 40%; Assignment 2 (1000 words): 60%
* Computer studies One assignment (1000 words): 100%
Prescribed texts
Askew G Music education in primary schools Longman Cheshire, 1993
Barry K and King L Beginning teaching Social Science, 1988
Cambourne B The whole story Ashton Scholastic, 1988
Department of Education Victoria Artmaps Dept Educ. Vic., 1987
Department of Education Victoria Guidelines in number levels 1-8 Curriculum Branch, 1985
Department of Education Victoria The arts framework P-10 Dept Educ. Vic., 1987
Department of Education Victoria The social education framework P-10 Dept Educ. Vic., 1987
Marsh C (ed.) Teaching studies of society and environment Prentice-Hall, 1994
Siedenthorp D and others Elementary physical education Prentice-Hall, 1984
Southcott J Basic classroom guitar Gippsland Institute, 1988
Victorian Board of Studies Curriculum and standards framework: English VBOS, 1995
Victorian Board of Studies Curriculum and standards framework: Health and physical education VBOS, 1995
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