Humanities and Social Sciences for Secondary Teaching 1

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC X236
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Course ID
208350
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Education
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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
Discipline group A
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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 aims to develop students' understandings of the Humanities and Social Sciences learning area for the secondary years, with an emphasis on the History, Geography and Civics and Citizenship and Economics and Business and associated knowledge, skills and pedagogical approaches.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of Humanities and Social Sciences as a specialisation in a secondary school context, through a critical analysis of curriculum, pedagogical approaches and resources
  • Design lesson plans and learning sequences demonstrating evidence-informed pedagogies that support learning in HaSS
  • Develop a teaching plan for an out-of-school learning experience that is achievable, engaging and accessible
  • Apply skills of reflection and critical analysis to a teaching and learning sequence

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (Honours)