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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

    Teaching and Learning Society & Environment

  • Unit Code

    SSE2130

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit is the introductory curriculum unit of study for students who wish to undertake a major in the teaching of Society and Environment at lower secondary and senior school level. The unit examines the theoretical perspectives for understanding the Society and Environment learning area. Areas of focus include, conceptual and process outcomes of the learning area, outcomes based teaching and learning, resources, planning for learning, concept building and, teaching and learning skills for the early adolescent and young adulthood phases of development.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SSE2103

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Describe the conceptual and methodological contributions of the Social Science disciplines to Society and Environment.
  2. Explain the rationale for the Society and Environment Learning Area within the context of the Curriculum Framework and the Australian Curriculum.
  3. Explore various planning formats for a range of learning experiences.
  4. Plan and prepare a sequence of learning experiences.
  5. Review and utilise a range of resource materials.
  6. Review teaching-learning processes for concept building and skills development.
  7. Utilise the Society and Environment Learning Area Statement to develop knowledge, skills and values that can be taught effectively in the learning area.

Unit Content

  1. Concept teaching and learning.
  2. Definition, rationale and theoretical perspective for Society and Environment.
  3. Lesson planning, developing a sequence of learning experiences.
  4. Outcomes based teaching-learning processes.
  5. Planning and implementing strategies to achieve appropriate outcomes in the learning area.
  6. Resources for secondary Society and Environment.
  7. Teaching and learning skills.
  8. The Curriculum Framework, the Society and Environment Learning Area Statement and Curriculum Guides, Australian Curriculum.
  9. The conceptual and methodological contribution of the Social Sciences.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, discussions, practical workshops, demonstrations, e-learning, school based experiences, collaborative and independent learning.

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
AssignmentAssignment50%
ExaminationExamination50%

Text References

  • ^ Marsh, C. (2008). (Ed.). Studies of society and environment exploring the possibilities. (5th ed.). Sydney: Pearson Education Australia.
  • Butt, G. (2006). Lesson planning. (2nd ed.). London: Continuum Publishing Group The Social Studies.
  • Gilbert, R. (2004). Studying society and environment: a guide for teachers. Victoria: Thompson Social Science Press.
  • Curriculum Council. (1998). Curriculum framework. Perth: Curriculum Council of WA.
  • Chapin, J.R. (2007). A practical guide to middle and secondary social studies. (2nd ed.). USA: Pearson Education.

Journal References

  • Moroz, W. (1996). Social Studies: The Vehicle of Civics and Citizenship Education Curriculum Perspectives. 6, 1, 62-66.
  • Moroz, W. (1998). Students put the byte on instructional practices in Society & Environment classes, The Social Educator. 16 (2), 59-67.

Website References

^ 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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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

    Teaching and Learning Society & Environment

  • Unit Code

    SSE2130

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit is the introductory curriculum unit of study for students who wish to undertake a major in the teaching of Society and Environment at lower secondary and senior school level. The unit examines the theoretical perspectives for understanding the Society and Environment learning area. Areas of focus include, conceptual and process outcomes of the learning area, outcomes based teaching and learning, resources, planning for learning, concept building and, teaching and learning skills for the early adolescent and young adulthood phases of development.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SSE2103

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Describe the conceptual and methodological contributions of the Social Science disciplines to Society and Environment.
  2. Explain the rationale for the Society and Environment Learning Area within the context of the Curriculum Framework and the Australian Curriculum.
  3. Explore various planning formats for a range of learning experiences.
  4. Plan and prepare a sequence of learning experiences.
  5. Review and utilise a range of resource materials.
  6. Review teaching-learning processes for concept building and skills development.
  7. Utilise the Society and Environment Learning Area Statement to develop knowledge, skills and values that can be taught effectively in the learning area.

Unit Content

  1. Concept teaching and learning.
  2. Definition, rationale and theoretical perspective for Society and Environment.
  3. Lesson planning, developing a sequence of learning experiences.
  4. Outcomes based teaching-learning processes.
  5. Planning and implementing strategies to achieve appropriate outcomes in the learning area.
  6. Resources for secondary Society and Environment.
  7. Teaching and learning skills.
  8. The Curriculum Framework, the Society and Environment Learning Area Statement and Curriculum Guides, Australian Curriculum.
  9. The conceptual and methodological contribution of the Social Sciences.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, discussions, practical workshops, demonstrations, e-learning, school based experiences, collaborative and independent learning.

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
AssignmentAssignment50%
ExaminationExamination50%

Text References

  • ^ Marsh, C. (2008). (Ed.). Studies of society and environment exploring the possibilities. (5th ed.). Sydney: Pearson Education Australia.
  • Butt, G. (2006). Lesson planning. (2nd ed.). London: Continuum Publishing Group The Social Studies.
  • Gilbert, R. (2004). Studying society and environment: a guide for teachers. Victoria: Thompson Social Science Press.
  • Curriculum Council. (1998). Curriculum framework. Perth: Curriculum Council of WA.
  • Chapin, J.R. (2007). A practical guide to middle and secondary social studies. (2nd ed.). USA: Pearson Education.

Journal References

  • Moroz, W. (1996). Social Studies: The Vehicle of Civics and Citizenship Education Curriculum Perspectives. 6, 1, 62-66.
  • Moroz, W. (1998). Students put the byte on instructional practices in Society & Environment classes, The Social Educator. 16 (2), 59-67.

Website References

^ 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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