Unit

School Of Education

History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship in the Primary YearsWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102820.1

Discipline: TEACHER EDUCATION: PRIMARY

Student Contribution Band: 1

Level: 2

Credit Points: 10

Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1876 Bachelor of Education (Primary) and have successfully completed 80 credit points.


About this Unit
This unit provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge of the outcomes, subject matter, pedagogies and experiences that define the key learning area of History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship in primary (Kindergarten to Year 6) classrooms. Key concepts of change in family history, local history, and Australia's history and understanding Australia as a Nation are explored. In Geography, concepts that develop a sense of curiosity about environments, peoples, cultures and place, are a priority. In Civics and Citizenship, the focus is on relationships between the individual and the state.  The values and mutual responsibilities and obligations for civil, political and social participation in Australian society are also explored. These areas enable students to develop their own content knowledge and understandings, skills and dispositions necessary for planning, programming and teaching. This unit promotes teaching strategies that prepare primary children to be informed and effective change agents.


Courses
1876.1Bachelor of Education (Primary)CURRENT
1877.1Associate Degree in Education (Primary) (exit Only)CURRENT




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