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EDMT6005: Society and Culture Curriculum 3

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit will prepare students to be effective teachers of Stage 6 Society and Culture. The unit will develop competencies and skills in lesson planning programming and pedagogy in teaching Society and Culture in Stage 6. An understanding of the NSW Board of Studies Year 11-12 Society and Culture Syllabus will be emphasised and students will develop lesson plans, programs, teaching resources and a range of Society and Culture teaching materials. Further emphasis will be placed on ways that Board of Studies HSC assessment requirements can be met including developing assessment tasks and programs and with particular emphasis on the Personal Interest Project. Use of ICT for both teaching and preparation will be a focus of this unit.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDMT6005
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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48 credit points including EDMT5608 and EDMT5658
Corequisites
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EDMT6500
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Claire Golledge, claire.golledge@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Kate Donnelly, kate.donnelly@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment hurdle task Lesson plan, micro-teaching and reflection
Week 4
30% Week 04
Due date: 14 Mar 2024 at 23:59
1350 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Assignment hurdle task Assessment grid and assessment task
n/a
30% Week 07
Due date: 08 Apr 2024 at 23:59
1350 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Assignment hurdle task Teaching and learning program with one developed resource for an HSC Topic
n/a
40% Week 09
Due date: 26 Apr 2024 at 23:59
1800 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • Lesson plan, micro-teaching and reflection: You are to develop a lesson plan for a 20 minute teaching sequence from the Preliminary HSC Syllabus. You will submit your lesson plan on the due date, and be allocated Tutorial time to present your lesson to your peers. Based on discussion and feedback after your teaching session, you should then submit a 300 word critical reflection on your teaching episode which you will also submit to be marked alongside your lesson plan.
  • Assessment grid and assessment task: Plan an assessment grid for either the Preliminary or HSC Course which complies with all NESA requirements, and design one formal assessment task and draft a notification for one aspect of the Stage 6 syllabus. The task CANNOT be an exam. Include a reflective statement explaining how the assessment task allows students to demonstatrate the outcomes selected, and how the task can be differentiated to meet a range of learning needs.
  • Teaching and learning program with one developed resource: As individuals you are to develop a Scope and sequence for one of the topics in the HSC syllabus, and develop your own teaching and learning program which includes appropriate and up to date resources. Include a reflective statement (Max 400 words) which explains how and why you selected key teaching resources used in your program and how they reflect the rationale and intention of the Society and Culture course. 

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas .

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Welcome, introductions, course overview, organising micro teaching task Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Structure of stage 6 Society and Culture preliminary/HSC syllabus Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 02 Social and Cultural World (Concepts) Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Social and Cultural World (Concepts) Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 03 Personal and Social Identity (Research Methods) Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Personal and Social Identity (Research Methods) Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Week 04 Intercultural Communication and Internal Assessment. Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
Intercultural Communication and Internal Assessment. Seminar (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 05 The HSC Core and Programming Society and Culture. Seminar (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
The HSC Core and Programming Society and Culture Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 06 The HSC Depth Studies: Popular Culture and Belief Systems and Ideologies. Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
The HSC Depth Studies: Popular Culture and Belief Systems and Ideologies. Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 07 The HSC Depth Studies: Social Inclusion and Exclusion and Social Conformity and Nonconformity. Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
The HSC Depth Studies: Social Inclusion and Exclusion and Social Conformity and Nonconformity. Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 08 External Assessment including the Personal Interest Project Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO3
External Assessment including Personal Interest Project. Micro Teaching workshop Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Week 09 Professional learning, Community resources and excursion opportunities Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Reflection on learning and sharing of practice Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study. Further details are provided in the School canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate a detailed understanding of the stage 6 society and culture syllabus content and requirements with particular emphasis on the HSC and the personal interest project
  • LO2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the ways students in stage 6 society and culture learn across a range of abilities and learning styles, including effective communication practices
  • LO3. demonstrate an ability to plan for effective learning in stage 6 society and culture through reference to current research and pedagogical practice including effective assessment strategies and be able to demonstrate research based knowledge of the pedagogies for society and culture
  • LO4. demonstrate an ongoing commitment to life long learning as a teacher of stage 6 society and culture underpinned by collegiality and including professional association membership.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

The unit has been refreshed and updated based on feedback from students.

Site visit guidelines

If you are undertaking professional experience/field education placement as part of your enrolment in this unit of study, please assess your specific needs and requirements for the safe and successful completion of an external placement within a host organisation. You will be given the opportunity to disclose any health issues that have a work health and safety significance before arranging a placement so that your safety, and the safety of others, can be properly assessed. The Professional Experience Coordinator/Field Education Manager will work to ensure that the workplace assignment to you is appropriate for your needs and requirements. If you are experiencing disability, and require reasonable adjustments to be arranged, please contact Disability Services as early as possible prior to commencing the internship. Please note, in all cases, and for the purpose of organising reasonable adjustments, only the impact and not the nature, of your disability will be disclosed to the host organisation.

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