Learning Area Humanities Additional 3 (EDUC91166)

In this third learning area subject, Teacher Candidates will extend and consolidate their understandings of the research and practice of teaching, with particular attention given to the critique of contemporary issues and debates in the disciplines in the Humanities and Social Sciences within Australia and beyond. The principles and practices of civics and citizenship education will be developed and applied throughout the semester, with a particular emphasis on the contribution that intercultural understanding can make to learning in the Humanities and an education for democratic citizenship more broadly.

The assessment tasks in this subject will support Teacher Candidates in strengthening their skills in identifying and adapting exemplary pedagogical practices to differentiate teaching and meet the specific needs of students of diverse backgrounds and abilities, including place-based learning, 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 Humanities and Social Sciences 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 Humanities and Social Sciences 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 Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Identify appropriate sources of professional learning support and plan professional learning needs.

Generic skills