Key facts
UNE unit code: EDEC206
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
This unit focuses on three integrated areas of pedagogical study: history, geography and project learning. You will undertake multimodal project work for historical and geographical inquiry learning as well as engage with and learn how to document children’s historical and geographical skills and literacies.
Additionally, you will critically examine relevant learning frameworks/curriculum documents related to children’s learning of historical and geographical skills and literacies.
This unit focuses on children from age three to eight years.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
This unit addresses Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Stage, otherwise referred to as Graduate Teacher Standard Descriptors (GTSD).
This unit addresses ACECQA's Curriculum requirements, referred to as Curriculum Specifications (CS).
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- explain and discuss how to engage with children through multimodal inquiries to facilitate their geographical and historical skills and literacies (CS) 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.7, 3.1) (GTSD 1.2.1);
- apply broad knowledge and skills to document children’s geographical and historical skills and literacies (CS 1.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.6) (GTSD 2.1.1, 2.2.1);
- demonstrate how to foster children's inquiry into history and geography through specific project work (CS 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 3.9, 4.1) (GTSD 3.1.1, 3.2.1);
- analyse and interpret learning frameworks/curriculum documents related to learning history and geography in a variety of contexts, such as written reports and presentations (CS 2.1, 3.1, 3.6, 3.9, 4.1, 5.2) (GTSD 2.6.1, 3.3.1, 3.4.1); and
- demonstrate knowledge of strategies for communicating about children’s learning with parents/carers in the Early Years and the advocative process (CS 4.1, 6.4) (GSTD 3.7.1).
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Yes | 60% | All offerings | ePortfolio. Relates to GTSD: 1.2.1, 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.6.1, 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.4.1. Relates to CS: 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.6, 3.9, 4.1, 5.2 No. Words: 2400 (equivalent) |
| Assignment 2 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Multimedia Presentation. Relates to GTSD: 1.2.1, 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 3.7.1. Relates to CS: 1.2, 2.1, 3.6, 4.1, 5.2, 6.4 No. Words: 1600 (equivalent) |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
History K–10 syllabus. Vol 1, History K–6
ISBN: 9781743010105
NSW Education Standards Authority, NESA 2016
Text refers to: All offerings
Engaging Children's Minds: The Project Approach
ISBN: 9781440828447
Katz, L.G., Chards, S.C., & Kogan, Y. , Praeger 3rd ed. 2014
Text refers to: All offerings
Belonging, being and becoming. The early years learning framework for Australia
ISBN: 9780642778734
Department of Education Employment & Workplace Relations, Department of Education., Commonwealth of Australia. 2009
Text refers to: All offerings
Geography K–10 syllabus. Vol 1, Geography K–6.
ISBN: 9781743011126
NSW Education Standards Authority, NESA 2016
Text refers to: All offerings
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