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EDTE455 – Curriculum and Teaching in the Primary School 5
2018 – S1 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
John De Nobile
Rod Lane
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| Credit points |
Credit points
3
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(EDTE354 or TEP418) or (admission to BEd(Prim)and EDTE301)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
EDTE403 or TEP403
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This fifth unit in the primary curriculum methodology series focuses on the key learning areas of Science & Technology and Human Society & Its Environment including History, Geography and Civics and Citizenship. It builds on previous units, emphasising the development of quality teaching through reflective practice, based on the critical study of pedagogical models and the findings of recent research. Students have the opportunity to draw on their professional experiences (with links to EDTE403), and knowledge of current thinking in curriculum and pedagogy, to plan, implement and critically evaluate a range of teaching and learning experiences.
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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:
- UO1 Demonstrate a well-developed knowledge of the relevant syllabuses for Geography, History and Science & Technology.
- UO2 Describe and critically reflect on effective pedagogical approaches for effective teaching in the learning areas of Geography, History, and Science & Technology.
- UO3 Design a unit of work that extends over one school term and integrates History and/or Geography.
- UO4 Design a digital learning resource that facilitates teaching and learning using ICTs.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Integrated Unit | 50% | No | 20/04/2018 |
| Digital Resource | 50% | No | 15/06/2018 |
Integrated Unit
Due: 20/04/2018
Weighting: 50%
Unit of work involving two or more KLAs including History or Geography.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- UO1 Demonstrate a well-developed knowledge of the relevant syllabuses for Geography, History and Science & Technology.
- UO2 Describe and critically reflect on effective pedagogical approaches for effective teaching in the learning areas of Geography, History, and Science & Technology.
- UO3 Design a unit of work that extends over one school term and integrates History and/or Geography.
Digital Resource
Due: 15/06/2018
Weighting: 50%
Interactive digital teaching and learning resource
On successful completion you will be able to:
- UO1 Demonstrate a well-developed knowledge of the relevant syllabuses for Geography, History and Science & Technology.
- UO2 Describe and critically reflect on effective pedagogical approaches for effective teaching in the learning areas of Geography, History, and Science & Technology.
- UO4 Design a digital learning resource that facilitates teaching and learning using ICTs.
Delivery and Resources
This unit comprises 1 hour weekly lectures and 2 hour weekly workshops. The unit requires access to internet and iLearn. Prescribed texts and readings are available in the Unit Outline provided in 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:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Undergraduate 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 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.
Student Support
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Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
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
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.
Graduate Capabilities
Creative and Innovative
Our graduates will also be capable of creative thinking and of creating knowledge. They will be imaginative and open to experience and capable of innovation at work and in the community. We want them to be engaged in applying their critical, creative thinking.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- UO4 Design a digital learning resource that facilitates teaching and learning using ICTs.
Assessment task
- Digital Resource
Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative
We want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and to demonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement. They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able to handle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changing environments.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- UO1 Demonstrate a well-developed knowledge of the relevant syllabuses for Geography, History and Science & Technology.
- UO2 Describe and critically reflect on effective pedagogical approaches for effective teaching in the learning areas of Geography, History, and Science & Technology.
- UO3 Design a unit of work that extends over one school term and integrates History and/or Geography.
- UO4 Design a digital learning resource that facilitates teaching and learning using ICTs.
Assessment tasks
- Integrated Unit
- Digital Resource
Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills
Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- UO1 Demonstrate a well-developed knowledge of the relevant syllabuses for Geography, History and Science & Technology.
- UO2 Describe and critically reflect on effective pedagogical approaches for effective teaching in the learning areas of Geography, History, and Science & Technology.
- UO3 Design a unit of work that extends over one school term and integrates History and/or Geography.
- UO4 Design a digital learning resource that facilitates teaching and learning using ICTs.
Assessment tasks
- Integrated Unit
- Digital Resource
Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- UO2 Describe and critically reflect on effective pedagogical approaches for effective teaching in the learning areas of Geography, History, and Science & Technology.
- UO4 Design a digital learning resource that facilitates teaching and learning using ICTs.
Assessment task
- Digital Resource
Effective Communication
We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- UO2 Describe and critically reflect on effective pedagogical approaches for effective teaching in the learning areas of Geography, History, and Science & Technology.
- UO3 Design a unit of work that extends over one school term and integrates History and/or Geography.
- UO4 Design a digital learning resource that facilitates teaching and learning using ICTs.
Assessment tasks
- Integrated Unit
- Digital Resource