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EDSE3125: Teaching History 1

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

This is the first unit of study in a suite of history curriculum units. In this unit, students will consider how discipline knowledge is organised, taught, and experienced across the secondary school years. The unit will emphasise the integration of knowledge within and across the discipline and curriculum area of History and consider the role teachers play in facilitating pedagogy that scaffolds subject learning and connects to students' lives. This unit will provide students with the practical and theory-informed knowledge required to respond to the needs of diverse learners in history.

Unit details and rules

Unit code EDSE3125
Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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72 credit points including (EDSE2010 or EDHP2001) and 12 credit points at 2000 level from Ancient History or History
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Yeow Tong Chia, yeowtong.chia@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s) Paul Kiem, paul.kiem@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Devising a sequence of four lesson plans
Detailed information can be found on the unit Canvas site.
50% Formal exam period
Due date: 03 Jun 2024 at 23:59
2500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Assignment Essay: understandings, influences and practice
Detailed information can be found on the unit Canvas site.
50% Week 09
Due date: 26 Apr 2024 at 23:59
2000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2

Assessment summary

Assessment Task 1:

Students are requested to either a) write an essay discussing the perceived tension between popular/public and academic history, or 2) do an mini original historical investigation.

Assessment Task 2:

Devising a sequence of 4 lesson plans.

Please see unit Canvas site for more information on both assessment tasks.

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

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Support for students

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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.

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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 07 Making history teachers, and introduction to historical thinking Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2
Why teach history? Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Why teach history? Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 08 Historical Thinking II Lecture (1 hr) LO1
Syllabus mapping Seminar (2 hr) LO4
Syllabus mapping Workshop (2 hr) LO4
Week 09 Framing history teaching and learning: planning and programming Lecture (1 hr) LO4 LO5
Introduction to lesson planning in history Seminar (2 hr) LO4 LO5
Introduction to lesson planning in history Workshop (2 hr) LO4 LO5
Week 10 Assessing history teaching and learning Lecture (1 hr) LO6
Framing history teaching and learning: programming and assessment Seminar (2 hr) LO6
Framing history teaching and learning: programming and assessment Workshop (2 hr) LO6
Week 11 Why teach history? Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2
Cause and effect Seminar (2 hr) LO4
Cause and effect Workshop (2 hr) LO4
Week 12 Developing historical empathy Lecture (1 hr) LO3
Historical empathy Seminar (2 hr) LO3
Historical empathy Workshop (2 hr) LO3
Week 13 Using film and other media in history Lecture (1 hr) LO7
Using film and other media in history Seminar (2 hr) LO7
Using film and other media in history Workshop (2 hr) LO7

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. 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.

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

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
2.7. Contemporary society and pedagogy
3.2. The Australian curriculum
5.1. Historical and comparative perspectives
5.2. Contemporary theories and practice
LO2
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
1.3. Social and emotional development
1.4. Child health, well-being and safety
2.5. Children with diverse needs and backgrounds
LO3
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
1.7. Learners with special needs
2.5. Children with diverse needs and backgrounds
2.7. Contemporary society and pedagogy
3.2. The Australian curriculum
3.3. Numeracy, science and technology
3.4. Language and literacy
4.2. Multicultural education
4.3. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
4.5. Culture, diversity and inclusion
LO4
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
2.1. Alternative pedagogies and curriculum approaches.
2.4. Teaching methods and strategies
2.5. Children with diverse needs and backgrounds
LO5
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
2.1. Alternative pedagogies and curriculum approaches.
2.3. Guiding behaviour / engaging young learners
2.5. Children with diverse needs and backgrounds
3.9. Curriculum planning, programming and evaluation
LO6
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
2.4. Teaching methods and strategies
5.1. Historical and comparative perspectives
LO7
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
3.3. Numeracy, science and technology
3.4. Language and literacy

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