School Of EducationPrimary Human Society and its EnvironmentWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101582.3
Discipline: TEACHER EDUCATION: PRIMARY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary), 1781 Master of Teaching (Primary), 1822 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean’s Scholars or 6019 Diploma in Arts/ Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary). Students enrolled in the undergraduate courses 1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary), 1822 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean’s Scholars or 6019 Diploma in Arts/ Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) must have successfully completed 160 credit points before enrolling in this unit.
About this Unit
From 2020 students should note that core units are now taught in semesters rather than half yearly sessions. Human Society and Its Environment focuses on History, Geography and three cross-curriculum priority areas in: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures; Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia; and Sustainability. As a key learning area in the K-6 curriculum HSIE provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in the subject matter, as well as proficiency in teaching inquiry learning approaches. In History, key concepts of changes in family history and local history are explored and Australia’s history and understanding Australia as a Nation are explored through the relationships between the individual and the state, and the values and mutual responsibilities, and obligations for civil, political and social participation in Australian society. In Geography, concepts that develop a sense of curiosity about environments, peoples, cultures and place, in both Australia and the world are a priority.
The unit emphasises pedagogy and lesson design for high possibility classrooms that specifically address the literacy and technology general capabilities. The unit also focuses on inquiry, place and project based learning which engages diverse groups of learners, develops their understanding about local and global communities, and prepares them to become informed and active citizens who contribute to the quality of Australian society.
Courses| 1651.6 | Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) | CONTINUING |
| 1651.7 | Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) | CONTINUING |
| 1651.8 | Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) | CURRENT |
| 1781.1 | Master of Teaching (Primary) | CONTINUING |
| 1781.2 | Master of Teaching (Primary) | CONTINUING |
| 1781.3 | Master of Teaching (Primary) | CURRENT |
| 1782.1 | Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Primary) (exit only) | CONTINUING |
| 1782.2 | Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Primary) (exit only) | CURRENT |
| 1822.1 | Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean's Scholars | CONTINUING |
| 1822.2 | Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean's Scholars | CONTINUING |
| 1822.3 | Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean's Scholars | CURRENT |
| 1859.1 | Master of Educational Studies (exit only) | CONTINUING |
| 1859.2 | Master of Educational Studies (exit only) | CONTINUING |
| 1859.3 | Master of Educational Studies (exit only) | CONTINUING |
| 1859.4 | Master of Educational Studies (exit only) | CURRENT |
| 6019.1 | Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) | CONTINUING |
| 6019.2 | Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) | CURRENT |
Specialisations
| M1081.1 | Education Studies (Primary) | CURRENT |
| M1126.1 | Education Studies - Primary English Teaching Specialisation | CURRENT |
| M1127.1 | Education Studies - Primary Mathematics Teaching Specialisation | CURRENT |
| M1128.1 | Education Studies - Primary Science Teaching Specialisation | CURRENT |