Course Title: Humanities Method A
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Humanities Method A
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
CUED1189 |
Bundoora Campus |
Postgraduate |
360H Education |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014 |
Course Coordinator: Ms Anna Pollard
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7801
Course Coordinator Email: anna.pollard@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 220.4.28
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Sub-major study in one of the following: Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, History, Indigenous Studies, Legal Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology
together with a Part in another of these areas of study.
Course Description
This is a methods course that focuses on the teaching of the Humanities in secondary school. Students will be introduced to the broad, complex and dynamic field of the Humanities. This course will examine contemporary learning and teaching strategies and approaches. Students will be encouraged to explore social and environmental issues using critical, socially just and participatory processes and perspectives. This course will focus on the planning of classroom and curriculum materials.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course is designed to assist students to:
• Develop their philosophy in relation to teaching Humanities.
• Appreciate the diversity of the Humanities curriculum.
• Develop effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Develop content knowledge of the field.
• Use curriculum documents and relevant resources to design a course of study and plan classroom activities and materials in the Humanities.
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
• Elaborate and critically reflect on the values and beliefs that underpin their philosophy and practice for learning and teaching in Humanities.
• Develop an understanding of and plan for diverse learners underpinned by inclusive practices.
• Examine the broad nature of the Humanities field and develop an understanding of the perspectives that influence the Humanities curriculum.
• Explore and experience effective and innovative Humanities teaching and learning.
• Participate in Professional Learning Teams to investigate, develop and plan quality curriculum for Humanities teaching and learning.
• Construct a professional understanding of the Humanities curriculum field and pedagogy.
ICT Outcomes
At the conclusion of this course, students will have d and/or acquired the following ICT capabilities:
• Understandings of the role of ICT in learning and implications for the classroom.
• Awareness of a range of contemporary ICT resources suitable for the classroom.
• Skills in using ICT for communication, presentation, work preparation and implementation.
VIT Standards
This course is aligned with the following standards:
• Teachers know how students learn and how to teach them effectively.
• Teachers know the content they teach.
• Teachers plan and assess for effective learning.
• Teachers create and maintain safe and challenging learning environments.
• Teachers use a range of teaching strategies and resources to engage students in effective learning.
• Teachers reflect on, evaluate and improve their professional knowledge and practice.
• Teachers are active members of their profession.
Overview of Learning Activities
Students’ learning in this course will involve a range of activities including lectures, workshops, practical demonstrations, guest presenters, observation and case study experiences in the field, and laboratory work.
Overview of Learning Resources
See Part B
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks are directly linked to the stated objectives and outcomes. Assessment in the course will be both theoretical and practical in nature. A range of formative and summative assessment types will be incorporated into the course (for example, written, oral or performance based assessment).
Students should refer to Part B of the course guide for further information on assessment.