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EDST8234 – Teaching Society and Culture in the Secondary School 1

2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance

Notice

As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.

To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Kim Wilson
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Lecturer
Kendra Bruseker
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Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
EDST8237
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description
The unit provides the knowledge and skills necessary to teach Stage 6 Social Sciences with a specific focus on Society and Culture as a second teaching subject. Participation in the course will highlight the important role Social Sciences play in developing secondary school students who understand and promote positive participation in community life and raise global awareness through attainment of social and cultural literacy. The course aims to develop research capacity, critical and independent thought with student-centred learning strategies modelled, practiced and discussed. The need to implement collaborative, cooperative and inclusive education is also demonstrated. The course examines different approaches to programming, lesson planning and forms of assessment. It also develops awareness of the professional role of the teacher.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Demonstrate critical, in-depth and extensive understanding and application of the central concepts, skills and modes of inquiry in the discipline.
  • ULO2: Articulate the ways in which research evidence contributes to facilitating learners' development and implement a range of pedagogical models including ICT to teach discipline knowledge, understanding and skills.
  • ULO3: Demonstrate a deep, critical and complex understanding of the literature and theory of learning and teaching underpinning effective pedagogy in this discipline.
  • ULO4: Develop logical, sequential and research informed lessons and teaching and learning materials to meet learning outcomes.
  • ULO5: Expertly apply knowledge of educational research and theory to design and critically evaluate assessment strategies that demonstrate the achievement of learning outcomes.
  • ULO6: Demonstrate highly effective communication strategies to report on rigorous investigation or scholarly inquiry into issues of critical relevance to the teaching and learning of the discipline.

General Assessment Information

Assessment Presentation and Submission Guidelines 

Please follow these guidelines when you submit each assignment: 

  • Allow a left and right-hand margin of at least 2cm in all assignments. 
  • Please type all assignments using 12-point font and 1.5 spacing. 
  • All assessments must be submitted through Turnitin in .doc or .pdf format  
  • It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all assessments are successfully submitted through Turnitin. 
  • Faculty assignment cover sheets are NOT required. 

 

Draft Submissions & Turnitin Originality Reports 

  • Students may use Turnitin’s Originality Report as a learning tool to improve their academic writing if this option is made available in the unit. 
  • Students are strongly encouraged to upload a draft copy of each assessment to Turnitin at least one week prior to the due date to obtain an Originality Report. 
  • The Originality Report provides students with a similarity index that may indicate if plagiarism has occurred. Students will be able to make amendments to their drafts prior to their final submission on the due date. 
  • Generally, one Originality Report is generated every 24 hours up to the due date. 

 

Please note: 

  • Students should regularly save a copy of all assignments before submission, 
  • Students are responsible for checking that their submission has been successful and has been submitted by the due date and time. 

 

Assignment extensions and late penalties 

  • In general, there should be no need for extensions except through illness or misadventure that would be categorised as serious and unavoidable disruption according to the University definition of same, see:  https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration 
  • Applications for extensions must be made via AskMQ according to the Special Consideration policy. Extensions can only be granted if they meet the Special Considerations policy and are submitted via https://ask.mq.edu.au/. This will ensure consistency in the consideration of such requests is maintained.  
  • Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests. 
  • No assessable work will be accepted after the return/release of marked work on the same topic. If a student is still permitted to submit on the basis of unavoidable disruption, an alternative topic may be set.  
  • Students should keep an electronic file of all assessments. Claims regarding "lost" assessments cannot be made if the file cannot be produced. It is also advisable to keep an electronic file of all drafts and the final submission on a USB untouched/unopened after submission. This can be used to demonstrate easily that the assessment has not been amended after the submission date. 

 

Requesting a re-assessment of an assignment 

If you have evidence that your task has been incorrectly assessed against the grade descriptors you can request a re-mark. To request a re-mark you need to contact the unit convenor within 7 days of the date of return of the assignment and provide a detailed assessment of your script against the task criteria. Evidence from your assignment must be provided to support your judgements.  

 

Note: Failed assessments cannot be re-marked as they are all double-marked as a part of the moderation process.  

 

Please note: The outcome of a re-mark may be a higher/lower or unchanged grade. Grades are standards referenced and effort is NOT a criterion.  

 

University policy on grading 

Criteria for awarding grades for assessment tasks 

Assignments will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the University's Grading Policy. The following descriptive criteria are included for your information. 

  

Descriptive Criteria for awarding grades in the unit 

In order to meet the unit outcomes and successfully pass this unit, students must make a genuine attempt at all assessment tasks.  Where this requirement is not met you will be awarded an FA grade with a maximum mark of 45. 

 

Students will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the assessment policy: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment-in-effect-from-session-2-2016 

 

In order to ensure clear distinctions between grades, final marks of 49, 64, 74 and 84 will not be used. The following generic grade descriptors provide university-wide standards for awarding final grades. 

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Grade 

Descriptor 

HD 

(High Distinction) 

Provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes. There is substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications; creativity in application as appropriate to the discipline. 

(Distinction) 

Provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience. 

Cr 

(Credit) 

Provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes. There is demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; convincing argumentation with appropriate coherent justification; communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the discipline. 

(Pass) 

Provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes. There is demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the field of study; routine argumentation with acceptable justification; communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline. The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes 

(Fail) 

Does not provide evidence of attainment of learning outcomes. There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; missing, undeveloped, inappropriate or confusing argumentation; incomplete, confusing or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the discipline. 

 

 

Note: If you fail a unit with a professional experience component the fail grade will be on your transcript irrespective of the timing of the placement. 

 

Withdrawing from this UG Unit 

If you are considering withdrawing from this unit, please seek academic advice via https://ask.mq.edu.au before doing so as this unit may be a co-requisite or prerequisite for units in the following sessions and may impact on your progression through the degree. 

 

Results 

Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au

 

Professional Experience Unit Placement Expectations 

  • Students must be able to present evidence of completion of the following prior to session census date (or as otherwise advised) in order to receive a placement for Professional Experience: 
  • A Working with Children Check or State/ Territory equivalent 
  • Anaphylaxis training (practical and online training) (school placements only). Please note that Anaphylaxis training is only current for 2 years so students will need to update this, most probably at the start of their final year  
  • Child Protection online training (school placements only) 

Students are responsible for ensuring that their evidence is current.  Please be aware that you may need to update your training or credential during your program of study.  

  • A Working with Children Check or State/Territory equivalent is required by the end of Week 3 to be eligible for a placement. Students may need to withdraw from this unit if this has not been obtained in time.  
  • Students who are completing a unit offered by another department are expected to inform and negotiate with that unit convenor about their professional experience block dates and to discuss how that unit's requirements can be met. For some situations, it may mean that you are enrolled externally for that unit so that your attendance for tutorials for that unit is not impacted.  
  • Feedback from Tertiary Supervisors and/or Supervising Teachers is of a general nature. It is incumbent on the student to check the requirements of any assessments or bookwork prior to submission. 
  • If a Student is identified being in need of additional support for Professional Practice and/or Bookwork, the Department’s ‘Additional Support’ procedure will be activated and they will not be able to withdraw themselves from this Unit. 
  • The timing of placements can vary. For placements early in the Session, Fail grades may be approved by the University prior to the end of Session for students who do not meet the placement expectations of the Unit. 

 

Fitness to practice requirements: 

  • Macquarie University operates under a ‘Fitness to Practice’ model as specified in the University's Academic Progression Policy.  For this Unit, this means that, when undertaking a placement, a student is declaring that they are able to demonstrate professional competence, acceptable professional behaviour, freedom from impairment, and compliance with program specific requirements needed for a student to practice properly and safely throughout their Practical, Clinical or Professional program or unit. It is the responsibility of the student to determine whether they are fit to undertake a placement. Therefore, if a student is feeling unfit to undertake a placement, they should not do so. For more information https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/academic-progression 

Other important policies 

Twice Fail Rule for Professional Experience Units 

General Coursework Rule 10(7) stipulates that if a student fails a required unit twice in an undergraduate professional program listed on Schedule 2, they may be permanently excluded from further enrolment in that program.  

Students completing a double degree will be able to continue with their other degree program provided they meet the academic progression requirements of the Academic Progression Policy. 

Students completing a single Education degree (such as the MTeach) are advised to seek academic advice. 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Lesson planning and reflection 50% No 31/08/2020
Development of an Assessment task and pedagogical reflection and justification 50% No 21/10/2020

Lesson planning and reflection

Assessment Type 1: Lesson plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: 31/08/2020
Weighting: 50%

 

Students will plan an excursion for a Preliminary Society and Culture class. Planning documents include an Excursion and Risk Assessment and an excursion Resource including consolidation material. A reflection and justification drawing on scholarly literature will provide reasons and evidence for excursion and resource design. (3,000 words)

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate critical, in-depth and extensive understanding and application of the central concepts, skills and modes of inquiry in the discipline.
  • Articulate the ways in which research evidence contributes to facilitating learners' development and implement a range of pedagogical models including ICT to teach discipline knowledge, understanding and skills.
  • Demonstrate a deep, critical and complex understanding of the literature and theory of learning and teaching underpinning effective pedagogy in this discipline.
  • Develop logical, sequential and research informed lessons and teaching and learning materials to meet learning outcomes.
  • Expertly apply knowledge of educational research and theory to design and critically evaluate assessment strategies that demonstrate the achievement of learning outcomes.
  • Demonstrate highly effective communication strategies to report on rigorous investigation or scholarly inquiry into issues of critical relevance to the teaching and learning of the discipline.

Development of an Assessment task and pedagogical reflection and justification

Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 50 hours
Due: 21/10/2020
Weighting: 50%

 

This assessment task consists of four parts: the design of an assessment task notification and marking guidelines; Resource creation of an exemplar Research Method; Exemplar Annotated bibliography; and, a pedagocial reflection and justification drawing on recent scholarly literature.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate critical, in-depth and extensive understanding and application of the central concepts, skills and modes of inquiry in the discipline.
  • Articulate the ways in which research evidence contributes to facilitating learners' development and implement a range of pedagogical models including ICT to teach discipline knowledge, understanding and skills.
  • Expertly apply knowledge of educational research and theory to design and critically evaluate assessment strategies that demonstrate the achievement of learning outcomes.
  • Demonstrate highly effective communication strategies to report on rigorous investigation or scholarly inquiry into issues of critical relevance to the teaching and learning of the discipline.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

Delivery and Resources

The unit will be taught using a blended mode of face to face tutorials, readings and online activities. Under each module you will find the learning objectives, any preparation activities required to be completed prior to on-campus sessions and any consolidation activities you need to complete after these sessions. You are expected to approach this unit with a degree of autonomy and self-motivation. What you put into the unit, will correspond with what you take out of it.

BLENDED LEARNING

This unit has a blended learning style incorporating face to face on campus learning, readings, online activities, and a workshop. Please note that our on-campus sessions are designed to provide you with active learning experiences. We recommend that you come along to get the most out of the degree. Some of the weeks are fully online, please refer to your timetable for when these weeks are. 

Attendance at all tutorials is expected.  

PREPARATION ACTIVITIES

Please view iLearn in advance of on-campus activities and ensure you complete all preparation readings and activities. The on-campus sessions will often draw from these activities and completing them in advance will also give you the opportunity to discuss any queries with the lecturers.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

At times we will provide you with additional resources to supplement your learning. These items will vary in nature from readings, website links, articles in the media to perhaps the occasional video. Our aim is to take your learning beyond the basic and help you build your knowledge throughout this degree. 

This unit has a full web presence through iLearn

Students will need regular access to a computer and the Internet to complete this unit.

Weekly access to iLearn is compulsory for all students. Important assessment information will be posted here, as will other relevant unit notices and materials, including a reading template and guide to lecture note taking to assist your studies.

Various activities and materials for discussion and critical reflection are included and external students especially are encouraged to use this web component. Electronic links and suggested references will be included in the Resources section. Please check the iLearn unit regularly.

 

Access and technical assistance

Information for students about access to the online component of this unit is available at ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/. You will need to enter your student username and password.

Please do NOT contact the Unit Convenor regarding iLearn technical help.

No extensions will be given for any technical issues. Allow enough time for your submissions.

Assistance is available from IT Helpdesk ph: 1800 67 4357, or log a request at help.mq.edu.au. OneHelp is the online IT support service for both students and staff.

 

This unit requires students to use several ICT and software skills:

  • Internet access: The iLearn site contains materials for this unit; it is also required for the online submission of all Assessment Tasks, and for the use of Turnitin submission for ALL tasks. 
  • Word processing, visual representations, and document formatting: You are required to use an appropriate form of software to present your assignments.

Uploading of assessment tasks to iLearn.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct​

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.