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EDMT5609: History Curriculum 1
2024 unit information
This unit of study aims to prepare graduates in the theory and practice of teaching history in the secondary school. Students will investigate the nature and purpose of history teaching and learning as well as human society and its environment education across the Australian Curriculum (History) Years 7-10. The unit draws on current research, thinking and practice in the field of history education and relates to the realities of history teachers' work and instruction.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDMT5609 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. display a knowledge and understanding of the philosophies, practices and research base underpinning the teaching and learning of history stages 4 and 5 in NSW secondary schools
- LO2. critically reflect on professional and personal beliefs about and conceptions of history teaching and learning to improve practice and address the diverse learning needs of stages 4/5 learners
- LO3. interpret the Australian curriculum (history), support materials and policies for adolescent learners, and demonstrate a capacity to implement state and commonwealth policies and initiatives in the field of history education e.g. civics and citizenship education; Aboriginal education, multicultural education; gender education; literacy; numeracy; and addressing the needs of learners with specific needs
- LO4. demonstrate the knowledge and skills to interpret, and capacity to implement, syllabus aims, objectives and learning outcomes through the utilisation of a range of subject-specific programming and pedagogical approaches appropriate to the teaching and learning of history stages 4/5
- LO5. reflect on and evaluate lessons and sequences of lessons to ensure their relevance for teaching diverse learners, and for enhancing learning outcomes
- LO6. demonstrate a capacity to structure appropriate assessment tasks based on stage 4/5 outcomes, and key components of historical literacy
- LO7. exhibit skills to utilise ICT and other technologies to foster interest and support history teaching and learning.
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