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Inquiry Learning in the Humanities(EC&P) (EDUC91003)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject aims to explore how the Humanities curriculum can be designed to help students understand the world around them. Emphasis will be placed on effective teaching and learning practices in the Humanities, with a particular focus on inquiry, digital and design technologies, student agency, questioning, critical thinking, authentic problem solving and communication strategies. Teacher Candidates will apply their understanding of these processes in a critical inquiry-based project focusing on Geography, History, Economics and Business, and Civics and Citizenship. The development of an inquiry-based unit aims to encourage young learners to explore and clarify values and attitudes, and to develop relevant knowledge and skills to understand their world. Through the inquiry process, opportunities for active and informed citizenship for the 21st century will be explored.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, Teacher Candidates should be able to:

(Graduate Standards refers to the Graduate-level Australian Professional Standards for Teachers)

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the Humanities learning area in the Victorian Curriculum (Graduate Standards 2.1, 2.4)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Humanities and student-centered pedagogies.
  • Enrich the teaching and learning of Humanities through the development of inquiry-based curriculum for primary students (Graduate Standards 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 5.1, 7.4)
  • Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes they intend to teach in the Humanities (Graduate Standards 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1)
  • Be able to identify the ways in which Humanities can be integrated across the curriculum in primary schools (Graduate Standards 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6)
  • Begin to critically analyse their own and others' values, attitudes and beliefs in relation to local and global issues (Graduate Standards 1.3, 2.4)
  • Use a range of digital and design technologies and blended learning resources to cater for a diversity of needs and purposes (Graduate Standards 2.6, 3.4)

Generic skills

  • Clinical reasoning and thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Evidence based decision making
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Teamwork and professional collaboration
  • Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base
  • Reflection for continuous improvement
  • Linking theory and practice
  • Inquiry and research
  • Active and participatory citizenship

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC90894 Clinical Teaching Practice (EC) 3
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC90883 Inquiry Learning in the Humanities
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25

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: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Inquiry Rationale Report

  • 1250 words
First half of the teaching period50%

Inquiry Unit of Work

  • 1250 words
Second half of the teaching period50%
Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshopsThroughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • July
    Principal coordinatorNatasha Ziebell
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment85 hours
    Teaching period20 July 2020 to 18 September 2020
    Last self-enrol date31 July 2020
    Census date25 August 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail13 October 2020
    Assessment period ends 2 November 2020

    July contact information

    ziebelln@unimelb.edu.au

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022