EEH706 - Teaching Food Studies: Middle Years
| Year: | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne) From 2027: |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in D304, E377, E763, E765, E779 |
| Prerequisite: | D303 students: must have passed 24 credit points of study at levels 1, 2 & 3 with a minimum WAM of 60% E762, E763 and E765 students must complete: 4 credit points including EEE754, plus 1 unit from EEE755, EEE756, EPR781 E377 students must complete: 3 credit points of Food Studies discipline study (HSN105, HSN106, HSN210, HSH206) with at least 1 credit point from HSN210 or HSH206 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | EEH406 |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3-hour on-campus seminar per week |
| In-person attendance requirements: | Students who are completing professional experience (placements) are not required to attend lectures or scheduled synchronous sessions during their professional experience (placement). For the most up-to-date advice regarding your professional experience (placement) please see here. |
Content
This unit introduces students to the Years 7-10 food studies curriculum and prepares them to plan, teach and assess in the area of Food Studies. Historical perspectives of food studies in the curriculum will be explored in order to understand the various forms in which the learning area has and does appear in contemporary school programs. Food preparation and science, nutrition, family and health and human development will be brought to life through practical and theoretical experiences. Students will have the opportunity to practise a range of Food Studies skills, whilst also examining the knowledge and understandings required of this learning area. Specific pedagogical content knowledge and highly effective classroom teaching strategies for food studies that are aligned to support positive student learning are a key focus in this unit.
Unit fee information
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