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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.
This unit will investigate the nature and scope of the Social Science learning areas within the context of contemporary curriculum documents, including the conceptual foundations from which they are derived. In addition, students will explore how children learn concepts, skills and values, and will provide opportunities to experience Active and Informed Citizenship. Students will also have the opportunity to develop a range of socially just and culturally responsive pedagogical and assessment strategies.
Unit was previously coded SSE2010, SSE2105
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures Workshop activities and discussion Inquiry Based Experience Presentations using ICT Written assignments, collaborative group work
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment 1 | 50% |
| Assignment | Assignment 2 | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment 1 | 50% |
| Assignment | Assignment 2 | 50% |
^ Mandatory reference
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.
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:
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.
SSE2240|1|1
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.
This unit will investigate the nature and scope of the Social Science learning areas within the context of contemporary curriculum documents, including the conceptual foundations from which they are derived. In addition, students will explore how children learn concepts, skills and values, and will provide opportunities to experience Active and Informed Citizenship. Students will also have the opportunity to develop a range of socially just and culturally responsive pedagogical and assessment strategies.
Unit was previously coded SSE2010, SSE2105
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures Workshop activities and discussion Inquiry Based Experience Presentations using ICT Written assignments, collaborative group work
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment 1 | 50% |
| Assignment | Assignment 2 | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment 1 | 50% |
| Assignment | Assignment 2 | 50% |
^ Mandatory reference
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.
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:
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.
SSE2240|1|2