Psychology for Secondary Teaching

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
EDUC X220
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Course ID
208246
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course focuses on teaching the subject of Psychology at senior secondary level, and in particular the biopsychosocial model that underpins the subject. Students will consider the way that science inquiry skills, science as human endeavour, and science understanding are integrated into the SACE Psychology curriculum framework.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the concepts that underpin the SACE Psychology curriculum framework
  • Design learning tasks and assessments
  • Explain pedagogical approaches for teaching and learning in Psychology
  • Evaluate learning tasks for teaching in diverse classrooms and contexts

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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