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EDMT6636: HPE Curriculum and Assessment Studies
2024 unit information
This unit examines pedagogical and professional practices in 9-12 Health and Physical Education (HPE). Students will examine current syllabus (NESA) and policy documents (NSWDoE) to refine planning and programming skills for the elective Stage 5 and 6 HPE courses. Throughout the unit of study, students will participate in a number of small group and individual class-based activities designed to encourage skill development, facilitate communication and research skills, and to promote criticial reflection on learning and professional practices.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDMT6636 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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48 Credit points including EDMT5692 and EDMT5693 |
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Corequisites:
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EDMT6637 and EDMT6500 |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. apply the knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching
- LO2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities, and analyse strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities
- LO3. examine the knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the stage 5 and 6 elective courses
- LO4. organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence and include a range of teaching strategies
- LO5. formulate lessons, units of work and programs that are student centred and reflect an understanding of current theoretical and practical aspects of teaching and learning
- LO6. assess a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning
- LO7. demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom activities and provide clear directions
- LO8. evaluate the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in identifying professional learning needs
- LO9. investigate the role of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and practice.
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