Psychology for Secondary Teaching

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC X220
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Course ID
208246
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course aims to focus on teaching the subject of Psychology at senior secondary level, and in particular the biopsychological model that underpins the subject. 

  • Structure of SACE Psychology and the Biopsychosocial Model of Psychology
  • Pedagogical Approaches to Teaching Psychology
  • Research Programs and The Deconstruct and Design Assessment
  • Science as a Human Endeavour (SHE) in Psychology
  • SACE Assessment Type 2 – Skills and Applications Tasks (SAT)
  • Topics in SACE Stage 1 (Part A)
  • Topics in SACE Stage 1 (Part B)
  • Topics in SACE Stage 2 (Part A)
  • Topics in SACE Stage 2 (Part B)
  • Revision Techniques, Exam Preparation and Reflective Practice

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the concepts that underpin the SACE Psychology curriculum framework
  • Design learning tasks and assessments
  • Explain pedagogical approaches for teaching and learning in Psychology
  • Evaluate learning tasks for teaching in diverse classrooms and contexts

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed Must have completed two discipline courses successfully in the discipline area of psychology AND must have completed EDUC1902 Professional Experience 1: Professional Identity and the Role of the Teacher

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed EDUC2102 at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

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Assessment

  • Critical Analysis – 15%
  • Proposal, Media Task – 40%
  • Critical Analysis, Assessment Plan – 45%