School Of EducationSecondary Method 1CWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101400.1
Discipline: TEACHER EDUCATION: SECONDARY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Relevant undergraduate studies to qualify students to teach a specific subject in secondary schools.
Equivalent Units
102089 - Secondary Curriculum 1C
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1609 Master of Teaching (Secondary), 1610 Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary), 1606 Master of Teaching (Secondary) Advanced or Non-Award courses.
About this Unit
This unit covers teaching methodology for Years 7-10 in students' third teaching area. It must be completed by all students seeking to develop in students the capacity to teach effectively the curriculum appropriate to the secondary Years 7-10 in their particular chosen third teaching area. Current "best practice" in that specific teaching area will be examined and modeled. The specifics of the relevant Years 7-10 Syllabus in NSW and elsewhere will be examined and critiqued. Emphasis will be placed on the principles which should underlie the teaching of the specific secondary subject at this level, and on appropriate objectives and outcomes for the teaching of that subject and on course planning. Opportunities for investigation and discussion of current research into the teaching of the specific subject area will be important.