ED5890:04
New Challenges in Studies of Society and Environment
External
HECS Band 1
External nationally and internationally. Semester 2.
Available to Postgraduate Certificate, BEd (Professional Development) and Master of Education students.
Staff: Assoc. Professor R Gilbert, Ms H McDonald, Dr M Vick.
The subject examines the studies of society and environment key learning area, its origins and development, and its distinctive approach to social and environmental education. It explores the structure of the learning area, including approaches to conceptual organisation, process and values through an examination of new SOSE syllabuses. Students will consider the application of a range of related teaching and learning processes, including active and collaborative learning and outcomes based education and assessment within the context of their specific workplace or area of interest.
Learning Objectives:
- critically assess the studies of society and environment key learning area and related curriculum documents;
- understand key issues and problems in the learning area;
- develop strategies and programs for achieving outcomes.
Assessment by essay or position paper (25%); written assignment (25%); research, evaluation or curriculum development project (50%).