Course overview
This course critically examines the disciplinary and pedagogical foundations of Humanities and Social Sciences in the secondary years, developing students' capacity to evaluate, design and justify curriculum and teaching approaches across History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, and Economics and Business.
Course learning outcomes
- Critically evaluate Humanities and Social Sciences as a specialisation in a secondary school context, synthesising curriculum frameworks, pedagogical approaches and resources to justify evidence-based practice.
- Design and critically evaluate lesson plans and learning sequences that integrate advanced, evidence-informed pedagogies to support diverse learners in Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Design, justify and critically evaluate an out-of-school learning experience that is achievable, engaging and accessible for diverse learner groups, drawing on place-based and experiential learning research.
- Apply advanced skills of critical reflection and analysis to evaluate and refine teaching and learning sequences, generating evidence-based recommendations for improved practice.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 31772
Section TU01
Size 27
Available 27
Online
Group 1
Class number 33622
Section 01OL
Size 50
Available 50
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 31676
Section TU01
Size 27
Available 27
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