Outline

Overview

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

Academic unit	Education
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	48 Credit points including EDMT5692 and EDMT5693
Corequisites ?	EDMT6637
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Nicole Hart, nicole.hart@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Nicole Hart, nicole.hart@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	Seminar presentation Individual Presentations will be scheduled across Seminars (Weeks 5-7).	30%	Multiple weeks	1500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Stage 6 Program Design – Part A Stage 6 Program Design – Part A	40%	Week 06 Due date: 16 Apr 2021 at 23:59	1500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Stage 6 program design - Part B Stage 6 program design - Part B	30%	Week 08 Due date: 30 Apr 2021 at 23:59	1500 words
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Seminar presentation: You will research, plan and implement a lesson based on one of the Stage 5 or 6 NESA elective courses. You will be allocated a course and an area of study from the relevant syllabus and you will teach/present this lesson to your peers (scheduled across weeks 5-7) through Zoom or other online assistive technologies.

Stage 6 Program Design – Part A: You will work in pairs to design a Stage 6 PDHPE Program in which you develop two detailed units of work and two associated (and detailed) lesson plans.

Stage 6 Program Design – Part B: You will work individually to design a Year 12 internal assessment schedule that aligns with the Stage 6 Program which you developed through Part A of the Program Design task. You will also detail one assessment task (with an associated marking criteria) from this schedule.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

A detailed marking criteria for each task will be available on CANVAS.

Assessment policies

All activities and assessments in this unit of study occur in conformity with the policies of the Sydney School of Education and Social Work in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences as outlined in the Faculty and School canvas sites. Please refer to these sites for matters such as:

• Marking and Grading

• Questioning a Mark

• Submitting an Assignment

• Exams

• Seeking an Extension

• Penalties for Late Submission of Work

• Word Limit Penalties

• Plagiarism and Academic Integrity

• Use of Similarity Detection Software

• Seeking Special Consideration

• Seeking a Leave of Absence

• Student Appeals Process

All students enrolled in this Unit of Study are expected, without exception, to familiarise themselves with these policies. They are available at the following canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

The University has adopted severe but fair procedures for dealing with plagiarism. It is imperative that students understand what constitutes plagiarism. The threat of being accused of plagiarism is generally relieved by expert referencing of your assignments. If you are unsure on how to reference well, please refer to the following Canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

Unless otherwise stated in the unit of study outline, word-limit penalties may be applied.

Unless otherwise advised by the course or unit of study coordinator/outline, the Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires the style guide of the American Psychological Association (APA) to be used for citation and referencing purposes. The library’s Complete Guide to APA 6th style is a comprehensive, self-contained document that should be consulted. Incorrect use of the required style, or the use of another style unless specifically allowed, is likely to result in diminished assessment 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.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

It is expected that unless an application for special consideration or simple extension has been approved, students will submit all assessment for a unit of study on the due date specified. If the assessment is completed or submitted within the period of extension, no academic penalty will be applied to that piece of assessment. If an extension is either not sought, not granted or is granted but work is submitted after the extended due date, the late submission of assessment will result in an academic penalty as follows: For work submitted after the deadline up to 1 day late, a penalty of 5 per cent of the maximum mark awardable for the assignment will apply, and for each day late thereafter, penalty increases by 5 per cent per day. Work submitted more than six days after the deadline will not be assessed (fail).

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.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	8.00-11.00am 1. Unit and assessment overview; 2. Quality Teaching; 3. Approaches to Differentiation	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 01	12.00-2.00pm Stage 6 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) - Overview of Course and Core Modules	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	8.00-11.00am 1. Overview of stages 5 and 6 elective course (NESA); 2. Principles of and practices for programming and assessment of/for stages 5-6 HPE	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 02	12.00-2.00pm Stage 6 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) - Option Modules	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	8.00-11.00am Stage 5 Elective Course: Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS) AND Stage 6 Elective Course: Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation (SLR)	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 03	12.00-2.00pm Stage 6 PDHPE Assessment - Principles and Practices	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	8.00-11.00am Stage 5 Elective Course: Child Studies AND Stage 6 Elective Course: Exploring Early Childhood (EEC)	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 04	12.00-2.00pm Stage 6 Elective Course: Community and Family Studies (CAFS) 1	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	8.00-11.00am Task 1 Presentations: PASS and SLR	Presentation (3 hr)
Week 05	12.00-2.00pm Stage 6 Elective Course: Community and Family Studies (CAFS) 2	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	8.00-11.00am Task 1 Presentations: Child Studies and EEC	Presentation (3 hr)
Week 06	12.00-2.00pm Preparation for Professional Experience: 1. Principles of and practices for effective class management; 2. Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (AITSL, 2011)	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	8.00-11.00am Task 1 Presentations: CAFS	Presentation (3 hr)
Week 08	8.00-11.00am 1. Review of K-10 PDHPE Syllabus (NESA); 2. Overview of Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)

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.

Required readings

Syllabus Documents: (Essential)

Board of Studies NSW. (2007). Exploring Early Childhood syllabus. Sydney: Author.

Board of Studies NSW. (2009). Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Stage 6 syllabus. Sydney: Author.

Board of Studies NSW. (2013). Community and Family Studies syllabus. Sydney: Author.

NSW Education Standards Authority (2018). Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-10 Syllabus. Sydney, Australia: Author.

NSW Education Standards Authority (2019). Child Studies Years 7-10 Syllabus. Sydney, Australia: Author.
NSW Education Standards Authority (2019). Physical Activity and Sports Studies 7-10 Syllabus. Sydney, Australia: Author.

Learning outcomes

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. 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.

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
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - 1.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching. 4.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of practical approaches to manage challenging behaviour.
	Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - 1.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities. 3.6.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate teaching programs to improve student learning. 4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
	Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - 2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area. 3.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student engagement. 3.6.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate teaching programs to improve student learning.
	Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - 2.2.1. (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence. 3.3.1. (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
	Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - 1.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning. 1.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching. 1.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. 1.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. 1.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities. 1.6.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students with disability. 2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area. 2.2.1. (Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence. 2.3.1. (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans. 2.5.1. (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas. 2.6.1. (Graduate) Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students. 3.1.1. (Graduate) Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics. 3.2.1. (Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies. 3.3.1. (Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies. 3.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning. 3.7.1. (Graduate) Describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/carers in the educative process. 4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities. 4.4.1. (Graduate) Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements. 4.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant issues and the strategies available to support the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching. 5.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning. 5.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of providing timely and appropriate feedback to students about their learning. 5.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment moderation and its application to support consistent and comparable judgements of student learning. 7.2.1. (Graduate) Understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for teachers according to school stage. 7.4.1. (Graduate) Understand the role of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and practice.
	Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - 3.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
	Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - 3.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student engagement. 4.2.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom activities and provide clear directions. 4.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of practical approaches to manage challenging behaviour. 7.1.1. (Graduate) Understand and apply the key principles described in codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession.
	Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - 6.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in identifying professional learning needs. 6.4.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continued professional learning and the implications for improved student learning.
	Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) - 7.4.1. (Graduate) Understand the role of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and practice.

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
1.1.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
1.2.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.
1.3.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
1.4.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
1.5.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
1.6.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students with disability.
2.1.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.2.1		(Graduate) Organise content into an effective learning and teaching sequence.
2.3.1		(Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
2.5.1		(Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
2.6.1		(Graduate) Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students.
3.1.1		(Graduate) Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics.
3.2.1		(Graduate) Plan lesson sequences using knowledge of student learning, content and effective teaching strategies.
3.3.1		(Graduate) Include a range of teaching strategies.
3.4.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
3.5.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student engagement.
3.6.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate teaching programs to improve student learning.
3.7.1		(Graduate) Describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/carers in the educative process.
4.1.1		(Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
4.2.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate the capacity to organise classroom activities and provide clear directions.
4.3.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of practical approaches to manage challenging behaviour.
4.4.1		(Graduate) Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.
4.5.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant issues and the strategies available to support the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.
5.1.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning.
5.2.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of providing timely and appropriate feedback to students about their learning.
5.3.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate understanding of assessment moderation and its application to support consistent and comparable judgements of student learning.
6.1.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in identifying professional learning needs.
6.4.1		(Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continued professional learning and the implications for improved student learning.
7.1.1		(Graduate) Understand and apply the key principles described in codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession.
7.2.1		(Graduate) Understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for teachers according to school stage.
7.3.1		(Graduate) Understand strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents/carers.
7.4.1		(Graduate) Understand the role of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and practice.

Responding to student feedback

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No changes have been made since this unit was last offered.

Additional information

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Additional costs

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Work, health and safety

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Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Work, health and safety

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EDMT6636: HPE Curriculum and Assessment Studies

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links