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EDIT914 Teaching Secondary Computing Studies: Foundation

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 On line
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in BInfoTech/BTeach or BSc/BTeach or BTeach(Secondary) or GradDipEd or MTeach(Sec)
Co-requisites EDLT400 or EDLT485
Restrictions EDIT913
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Christine Reading (creading@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit provides the necessary foundation for those desiring to teach Computing Studies at secondary school. Although particular learning activities are based on the NSW syllabuses, other syllabuses may be used. This unit involves sufficient preparation for teaching Computing Studies at the junior secondary level. The structure and content of the relevant syllabuses are necessarily analysed during the design of planning and assessment for effective learning. Evaluation of teaching practice is emphasized throughout the unit. Mandatory online participation provides opportunities to collaborate with peers while completing learning activities. This unit is offered fully online and requires ready access to a computer and the Internet.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 50% 2000
Assessment Notes
Develop a unit of work (written): Justify planning decisions (written): Explain the teaching approach selected (written): Critique existing units of work (online)
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3 ,4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
Assignment 2 50% 2000
Assessment Notes
Develop a lesson plan (written); Justify planning decisions (written); Develop an assessment task (written); Justify planning decisions (written): Critique existing lessons (online)
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 GA 1, 2, 4, 5, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. apply the aims and objectives of teaching Computing Studies in the secondary school;
  2. interpret the structure and content of relevant Stage 5 Computing Studies syllabuses;
  3. justify the selection of appropriate approaches to teaching;
  4. plan for effective learning;
  5. assess for effective learning; and
  6. evaluate teaching practice.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students develop and apply knowledge about the teaching of computing studies to secondary school students. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students are encouraged to develop written and electronic communication skills including participation in collaborative online activities. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students are encouraged to explore approaches from outside their own sphere of experience when investigating and planning learning experiences related to teaching. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Students are encouraged to use a variety of information retrieval skills from sources such as books, journals, the internet and documents from government and other organizations. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Students are encouraged to develop research and communication attitudes and skills which will contribute to their personal and professional development. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Students are encouraged to apply logical, critical and creative thinking to their investigations and planning of learning experiences related to teaching. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Students are encouraged to consider, and incorporate into their teaching strategies, social and ethical issues which arise as a result of using technology. 		True True
8 Team Work
There are mandatory online activities for interpersonal contact and students are required to make use of the electronic communication facilities to collaborate with other students. 		True
   

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