Foundations: Humanities Teaching (SI) (EDUC91297)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | January |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject introduces Interns to the theory and practice of teaching Humanities. Building on Interns’ knowledge of the theory and practice of teaching, this subject provides Interns with an introduction to the content pedagogical knowledge and skills required to effectively teach this area. This subject will provide Interns with a foundation to teach at the Year 7 and 8 level in Humanities within school contexts.
Interns will be supported to develop knowledge and skills related to Humanities within the context of the Australian/Victorian Curricula and Frameworks, best practice pedagogy and assessment, and their application in classrooms. They are encouraged to adapt and apply this knowledge in lesson planning, including the selection and integration of strategies and resources, including ICT. The assessment tasks in this subject will support the development of Interns understanding of content and pedagogical knowledge, along with specific skills in resourcing and delivering learning programs.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, Interns should be able to:
- Demonstrate subject and pedagogical content knowledge, including the teaching of key concepts, knowledge and skills of the learning area for Years 7 to 8.
- Plan, structure and sequence learning programs, integrating knowledge of student learning, curriculum and content selection, assessment, and reporting.
- Select and integrate teaching strategies and resources, including ICT, to meet the specific needs of students from diverse backgrounds, and to engage students in their learning.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, Interns should be able to demonstrate:
- Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
- Critical and creative thinking.
- Creativity and innovation.
- Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base.
- Linking theory and practice.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC91187 | Foundations: Humanities Teaching | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC91222 | Learning Area Humanities Addt'l (SI) 1 | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Report: Written report on content pedagogical knowledge
| 4 weeks after the end of the intensive | 40% |
Planning Document: Selection of a key resource and development of a teaching sequence
| 8 weeks after the end of the intensive | 60% |
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 period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- January
Coordinator Jeana Kriewaldt Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours (16 hours of on campus classes and 8 hours of asynchronous online activities). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 January 2025 to 17 January 2025 Last self-enrol date 6 January 2025 Census date 31 January 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 14 March 2025 Assessment period ends 22 April 2025 January contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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- Links to additional information
Faculty of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 4 March 2025