Unit details
ECS771 - Humanities, Societies and Environments: Curriculum Study A
| Offered at: | (B, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | (For students enrolled in course E760 only) |
| Unit chair: | J Dyer |
| Prerequisite: | Major in appropriate discipline field |
| Incompatible with: | ECS271, ECS471, ELE218, ELE408 |
| Contact hours: | 3 hours per week or equivalent |
Content
This unit aims to prepare students to teach confidently across curriculum areas of Geography, Civics and Citizenship, History, Economy, Philosophy and general Humanities offered in Years 7-10 in schools. The focus is to develop in students: knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects; a range of engaging pedagogical approaches; design of teaching and learning sequences and tools for assessment. Through research and reflection students will analyse recent developments in Humanities education and their impact on curriculum development, teaching and resource implications. In this unit students will review research as it informs and shapes Humanities teaching; study design of teaching and learning activities that acknowledge sequence, breadth, depth and curriculum policy; undertake analysis of concepts in sustainability, indigenous education, justice, peace and citizenship across local, national and global contexts; incorporate appropriate assessment tools to enhance learning; appraise resources including technological, print and community based; and have opportunities to receive professional support through both real and virtual networks of educators.
Assessment
Task 1: 50%, Teaching and Learning Outline – students design and report on teaching and learning sequence of lessons.
Task 2: 50%, Humanities Report - student compile a Humanities Report that includes advice on assessment and resources in the Humanities.
Prescribed texts
Humanities, Societies and Environments: Curriculum Study A, (2010) Reader Deakin University
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $706 | $565 | $565 | $1872 | $2394 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
