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ECS421 - Learning Beyond the Classroom: Local Communities

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Offered at:(B, X)
Offerings: Trimester 2
EFTSL value: 0.125
Unit chair:

R Quinn

Contact hours: 3 contact hours per week

Content

This is a curriculum study unit developed to complement studies in post primary units in Social Education and Commerce. Students will draw upon their research and knowledge of Humanities, Societies and Environments (Geography, History, Economics and Civics and Citizenship) to develop project based learning modules for students in Year 7 – Year 10 and VCE classrooms. Students will investigate and participate in local communities to understand, develop and imagine alternative futures for a local community. Students will understand the nature and purpose of history, geography and economics as communicated through local community. Students will also identify social, environmental issues within a local community and produce a learning sequence.

 

Assessment

Investigative report (2000 words, 50%)

Action plan (2000 words, 50%)

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