5876 (v.3) Ed 576 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - Society and Environment

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	1.5
Lecture:	1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	The subject area - basic principles, concepts and procedures. Used in curriculum materials currently available. Selection and writing of objectives appropriate to different groups of students. Developing learning sequences in the subject area. Selecting materials and media. Evaluation - student progress, and of the course. Techniques for evaluating progress - place of evaluation in the subject and in the classroom. Provision for evaluation in curriculum materials and guides.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Demonstrated a familiarity with the learning area Society and Environment and its Associated disciplines. Justified the teaching of Society and Environment and be able to discuss aims and philosophies. Evaluated the range of current programmes, educational systems and methodology in schools as they relate to Society and Environment and the cognitive development of students. Explained and implemented the Curriculum Framework and Student Outcomes inrelation to Society and Environment. Prepared and evaluated lesson plans utilising a variety of learning strategies. Planned and prepared for school excursions related to Society an Environment. Evaluated a range of resources within the learning area of Society and Environment. Prepared and evaluated a teaching programme of approximately 3 weeks. Identified the ways in which values and active citizenship can be an integral part of a teaching programme.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Brown, S. "Outcomes Focused Education". www.wn.com.au/kestral/ofocus.htm Clossom, D. www.leaderu.com/probe/docs/obe.html Emmet, G. and Kennedy, L. "New Times Old Questions". www.aare.edu.au/97/pap/emmeg098.htm Kosser, S. www.users.voicenet.com/~sakosser/Pe3_6.html Wilson, A. www. sntp.net/education/OBE_1.htm
Unit Texts:	Atkinson, A. (2001). Society and Environment 1. Melbourne, Longman. Atkinson, A. (2001). Society and Environment 2. Melbourne, Longman. Bellanca, J. and Fogarty, R. (1994). Blueprints for Thinking in the Co-operative Classroom. Hawker Brownlow Education.Bennetts, R. (1995). Time and Tide. (third edition). Melbourne, Longman. Bennetts, R. (1996). Tracts and Traces. (third edition). Melbourne, Longman. Bennetts, R. (1997). Trends and Truning Points. (third edition). Melbourne, Longman. Marsh, C. (1994). Teaching Studies of Society and Environment. Sydney, Prentice Hall. McKenna, M. (1996). Perspectives on Society and Environment, Book 1. Melbourne, Longman.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Evaluating a Resource 30%, Lesson plan 20%, Participation and professionalism 10%, Planning a three week programme 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y