Studies of society and environment (early childhood)
Ms J Edwards
4 points
* 2 hours per week
* First semester
* Peninsula
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have developed knowledge and understandings of the need for and value of social studies in the primary school curriculum; the relationship between social studies and the social science disciplines; the key elements of knowledge, skills and values as they apply to social studies curriculum; the various teaching techniques, resources and assessment and evaluation strategies appropriate to this curriculum area; appreciate the need for students to be independent learners if they are to participate effectively in their society; have developed confidence in their ability to design, teach and evaluate social studies programs.
Synopsis Students will examine the relationship between the social science disciplines and social studies; analyse and practise inquiry-teaching strategies applicable to social studies; plan and teach sequences of lessons which aid children to develop concepts, skills, values and action; examine critically various programs of social studies specifically developed for primary schools.
Assessment Written: 30%
* Examination: 70%
Recommended texts
Curriculum Corporation A statement on studies of society and environment for Australian schools Curriculum Corporation, 1994
Curriculum Corporation Studies of society and environment: A curriculum profile for Australian schools Curriculum Corporation, 1994
Marsh C (ed.) Teaching studies of society and environment Prentice-Hall, 1994
Victorian Board of Studies Curriculum and standards framework: Studies of society and environment VBOS, 1995
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