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Learning Area Commerce 3 (EDUC91157)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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In this third learning area subject, Teacher Candidates will consolidate their understandings of the theory and practice of teaching, and the Clinical Teaching Model, with particular attention given to the critique of contemporary issues and debates on Commerce within Australia and beyond. Through this subject, Teacher Candidates are supported to become reflective teachers of Commerce with an understanding of relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers. Teacher Candidates are also supported to become critical, informed members of the school community who are able to reflect on school and education curriculum and policies, as well as the resources and infrastructure available for Commerce education.

The assessment tasks in this subject will support Teacher Candidates in strengthening their skills in identifying and adapting appropriate pedagogical practices to differentiate teaching and meet the specific needs of students of diverse backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, as well as critiquing and responding to key educational issues that impact on teaching and learning.

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • Demonstrate strong Commerce subject and pedagogical content knowledge including differentiation of teaching and content selection and organisation to meet the specific needs of students of diverse backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
  • Select and integrate Commerce teaching strategies and resources, including ICT, to meet the specific needs of students from diverse backgrounds, and to engage students in their learning.
  • Critically reflect on key educational issues and theories that impact on teaching and learning in Commerce.
  • Identify appropriate sources of professional learning support and plan professional learning needs.

Generic skills

This subject will develop the following set of key transferable skills:

  • Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
  • Critical and creative thinking.
  • Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base.
  • Reflection for continuous improvement.
  • Linking theory and practice.

Last updated: 10 February 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC91127 Learning Area Commerce 2
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Resource Folio: Folio of teaching resources

  • 2500 words (equivalent)
Mid semester50%

Report: Written report on current issues in Commerce

  • 2500 words
During the examination period50%

Attendance

Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at, or engagement with, all sessions identified as contact hours (may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, both synchronous and asynchronous).		Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 10 February 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorHugh Gundlach
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours24 hours (16 hours of on-campus classes and 8 hours of online asynchronous activities)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    hughg@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 10 February 2024

Further information

Last updated: 10 February 2024