Course overview
This course will develop critical analysis and evaluation about key aspects of the teaching and learning processes within the humanities and social sciences and to situate this within the wider literature and debate. Preservice teachers will develop knowledge and understanding of issues-based learning and the research process, planning for learning in the humanities and social sciences using the inquiry process model and constructivist perspectives. Preservice teachers will develop unit plans and lesson plans to increase their literacy in the humanities and social sciences. Preservice teachers will identify, evaluate and analyse contemporary curriculum issues pertaining to history, geography, civics and citizenship and business and economics. Preservice teachers will be introduced to the SACE curriculum.
Course learning outcomes
- Select a list of topics suitable for inclusion in the humanities and social sciences curriculum
- Discuss the steps used in the research process
- Develop a comprehensive humanities and social sciences unit and lesson plan, that demonstrates appropriate curriculum frameworks
- Demonstrate skills in analysing and evaluating a range of practical activities, teaching strategies and assessment tasks that can be employed to enhance teaching and learning in the humanities and social sciences
- Explain a range of practical activities, teaching strategies, assessment tasks and resources that can be employed to enhance humanities and social sciences teaching and learning
- Critically analyse and evaluate contemporary curriculum issues relevant to teachers of the Humanities and Social Sciences