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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Media Curricula and Classroom Practice

  • Unit Code

    LAN4154

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    10

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

Thisunitexplores current media curricula and practices with a view to reporting on significant aspects that might enhance the teaching of Media Studies in secondary schools in Western Australia. The course will focus on Year 11 and Year 12 Media Services.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

On-campus and residency mode of delivery are available. Pre-service Teachers enrolled in the residency mode may complete some aspects of the unit within their residency schools.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Design a case study which addresses a specific issue in classroom media teaching.
  2. Evaluate issues related to problem aspects in classroom media teaching methodology.
  3. Identify the salient features of Media Studies, Frameworks and Outcomes education in Western Australia.
  4. Investigate and report on significant aspects of media education.
  5. Prepare clear frameworks for the teaching practice.

Unit Content

  1. An examination of the given principles in media education.
  2. Developing teaching strategies for the study of mass communication in relation to conceptual and process outcomes.
  3. Discussion and review of the preparation required for a six week teaching practice.
  4. Exploring syllabus material applicable to Year 11 and 12 Media Studiesin Western Australia.
  5. Identifying salient featuresof the subject outcomes as stated in the Media Production and Analysis Course of Studydocument.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Teaching and learning in this unit will revolve around lectures, seminar discussions and directed study.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAssignment work60%
ExaminationExamination40%

Text References

  • ^ Curriculum Council of WA. (2005). Media Production and Analysis Course of Study. Perth: Author.
  • ^ ECU. (2006). LAN4154 Book of Course Readings. ECU.
  • Sturken, M. & Cartwright, L. (2004). Practices of Looking: An Introduction to Visual Culture. Oxford: OUP.
  • Moon, B. (2004). Viewing Terms: A Practical Glossary. Perth: Chalkface.
  • O'Shaughnessy, M. (2000). Media & Society: An Introduction. Melbourne: OUP.
  • Perrine, G. & Lopez, A. (2000). Targeting Media, Radio and Multi-Media. Sydney: Blake.
  • Rayner, P. et al. (2001). Media Studies: The Essential Introduction. New York: Routledge.
  • Keane, J. & McMahon, J. (2005). Media Production and Analysis Resources for Units 3A-3B. Fremantle: B+G.
  • Keane, J. & McMahon, J. (2005). Media Production and Analysis Resources for Units 1A-2B. Fremantle: B+G.
  • McMahon, B., & Quin, R. (1995). Real images. Melbourne: Macmillan.

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Media Curricula and Classroom Practice

  • Unit Code

    LAN4154

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    10

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit explores current media curricula and practices with a view to reporting on significant aspects that might enhance the teaching of Media in secondary schools in Western Australia. The course will focus on teaching Year 11 and Year 12 Media classes.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

On-campus and residency mode of delivery are available. Pre-service Teachers enrolled in the residency mode may complete some aspects of the unit within their residency schools.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Design a case study which addresses a specific issue in classroom media teaching.
  2. Evaluate issues related to problem aspects in classroom media teaching methodology.
  3. Identify the salient features of Media Studies, Frameworks and Outcomes education in Western Australia.
  4. Investigate and report on significant aspects of media education.
  5. Prepare clear frameworks for the teaching practice.

Unit Content

  1. An examination of the given principles in media education.
  2. Developing teaching strategies for the study of mass communication in relation to conceptual and process outcomes.
  3. Discussion and review of the preparation required for a six week teaching practice.
  4. Exploring syllabus material applicable to Year 11 and 12 Media in Western Australia.
  5. Identifying salient featuresof the subject outcomes as stated in the Media Production and Analysis Course.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Teaching and learning in this unit will revolve around lectures, seminar discussions and directed study.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAssignment work60%
ExaminationExamination40%

Text References

  • ^ School Curriculum and Standards Authority. (2014). Year 11/12 ATAR & General Media Production and Analysis Course.
  • Rayner, P. et al. (2001). Media Studies: The Essential Introduction. New York: Routledge.
  • Perrine, G. & Lopez, A. (2000). Targeting Media, Radio and Multi-Media. Sydney: Blake.
  • O'Shaughnessy, M. (2000). Media & Society: An Introduction. Melbourne: OUP.
  • McMahon, B., & Quin, R. (1995). Real images. Melbourne: Macmillan.
  • Keane, J. & McMahon, J. (2005). Media Production and Analysis Resources for Units 3A-3B. Fremantle: B+G.
  • Keane, J. & McMahon, J. (2005). Media Production and Analysis Resources for Units 1A-2B. Fremantle: B+G.
  • Sturken, M. & Cartwright, L. (2004). Practices of Looking: An Introduction to Visual Culture. Oxford: OUP.
  • Moon, B. (2004). Viewing Terms: A Practical Glossary. Perth: Chalkface.

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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