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Historical Thinking (EDUC90740)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
March
John Whitehouse
Overview
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This subject explores approaches to teaching historical thinking. The Australian Curriculum aims to enhance the capacity of school students to engage in historical thought. This subject examines research-driven models of historical thinking from around the globe. Students develop a critical understanding of these approaches and the ability to apply them. These models provide a lens through which the subject examines disciplinary content from the Australian Curriculum: The Ancient World and The Ancient to the Modern World. This includes overview material and coverage of chosen depth studies (social, political, economic and cultural developments). There is a special focus on the use of sources and contestability in history.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theory and practice in history education;
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of two historical periods included in the Australian Curriculum (including social, political, economic and cultural developments);
- Engage in historical thinking through analysis of primary and secondary sources;
- Critically analyse leading models of historical thinking and their implications for learning and teaching;
- Demonstrate sufficient depth of knowledge and understanding to design, use and evaluate resources for teaching history.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- Be skilled professionals who can effectively articulate and justify their teaching practices;
- Understand the significance of developing their practice on the basis of research evidence;
- Demonstrate highly developed analytic and problem-solving skills;
- Demonstrate a capacity for independent critical thought, inquiry and self-directed learning;
- Have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems;
- Demonstrate openness to new ideas, intellectual curiosity and creativity.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
There are two assessment tasks:
- Essay (Historical Argument), 2500 words, due mid-semester (50%)
- Project (Teaching Historical Thinking), 2500 words, due end-of-semester (50%)
This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator John Whitehouse Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2017 to 25 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 20 March 2017 Census date 24 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 28 April 2017 Assessment period ends 29 May 2017 March contact information
John Whitehouse
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reading pack will be available.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Education Course Master of Education Course Professional Certificate in History Education - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 10 February 2024