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EDMT6006: Legal Studies Curriculum 3

Semester 1, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit will prepare students to be effective teachers of Stage 6 Legal Studies. The unit will develop competencies and skills in lesson planning, programming and pedagogy in teaching Legal Studies in Stage 6. An understanding of the NSW Board of Studies Years 11-12 Legal Studies Syllabus will be emphasised and students will develop lesson plans, programs, teaching resources and a range of Legal Studies 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. Use of ICT for both teaching and preparation will be a focus of this unit.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDMT6006
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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48 credit points including EDMT5003 and EDMT5004
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
Lecturer(s) Claire Golledge, claire.golledge@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment hurdle task Lesson plan, micro teaching and reflection
Lesson plan, micro teaching and reflection
30% Week 05
Due date: 20 Mar 2023 at 23:59
1350 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3
Assignment hurdle task Scope and Sequence, Teaching and Learning Program with appropriate resources and reflection
n/a
40% Week 08
Due date: 17 Apr 2023 at 23:59
1800 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Assignment hurdle task Assessment Task
n/a
30% Week 10
Due date: 05 May 2023 at 23:59
1350 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 Legal Studies Syllabus which you will teach to the cohort during your regular class seminar in week 5. Based on discussion and feedback after your teaching session, you should then submit a 300 word critical reflection on your teaching episode. Upload lesson plan, teaching resources and your reflection for marking and feedback. 
  • Scope and sequence, teaching and learning program with one developed resource: As individuals you are to develop a Scope and sequence for one of the HSC Options in the stage 6 Legal Studies syllabus, and develop your own teaching and learning program which includes appropriate and up to date resources. As part of your program you are to develop your own teaching resource (e.g learning site, booklet, film or podcast) which you have integrated into the unit planned.   Include a reflective statement (Max 400 words) which explains how and why you selected key teaching resources used in your program. 
  • Assessment task: Design a formal assessment task and draft a notification for one aspect of the Stage 6 Legal Studies 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.  
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.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to Stage 6 Legal Studies Curriculum and teaching Legal Studies Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Civics, citizenship and social justice in the Legal Studies classroom. Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 02 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in Legal Studies Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Legal Studies Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 03 Planning learning sequences in Legal Studies Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Programming in Stage 6 Legal Studies Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 04 Assessment for learning and formative assessment strategies Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Assessment policy, processes and the Higher School Certificate Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 05 Differentiation in the Legal Studies Classroom Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Adjusting learning and assessment to meet the needs of all learners (including Legal Studies Life Skills) Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 06 Developing research literate students in Legal Studies Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Literacy rich Legal Studies lessons Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 07 Teaching about law reform in the Legal Studies classroom Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Week 08 Moral and ethical challenges and teaching sensitive issues in Legal Studies Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3
Guest presentation: The Rule of Law Institute of NSW Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Excursions and authentic learning opportunities in Legal Studies Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 09 Professional Learning and ongoing development as a Legal Studies teacher Lecture and tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Reflections 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 Legal Studies syllabus content and requirements, with particular emphasis on the human rights, legal concepts and terms and evaluating the effectiveness of the legal system and the assessment requirements of the HSC.
  • LO2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the ways students in stage 6 Legal Studies learn across a range of abilities and learning styles, including effective communication practices recognizing information literacy as a prerequisite for life long learning
  • LO3. demonstrate the ability to plan for effective learning in stage 6 Legal Studies through reference to current research and pedagogical practice including effective assessment strategies
  • LO4. demonstrate an ongoing commitment to life long learning as a teacher of stage 6 Legal Studies 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
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
2.1.1 T (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.2.1 T (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.
2.3.1 T (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
2.6.1 T (Graduate) Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students.
3.1.1 T (Graduate) Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics.
3.2.1 T (Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.
3.3.1 T (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
3.4.1 T (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
3.6.1 T (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate teaching programs to improve student learning.
4.1.1 T (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
4.2.1 T (Graduate) Demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom activities and provide clear directions.
5.1.1 T (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning.
5.2.1 T (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of providing timely and appropriate feedback to students about their learning.
5.3.1 T (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment moderation and its application to support consistent and comparable judgements of student learning.
5.4.1 T (Graduate) Demonstrate the capacity to interpret student assessment data to evaluate student learning and modify teaching practice.

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

This course has not been significantly updated in many years and so has been refreshed to reflect curriculum changes and the need for a refreshed approach to assessment.

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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