ED4210 - Secondary Area of Teaching Year 12

Credit points:	03
Year:	2013
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Education

Available ONLY to students enrolled in the BEd (Secondary). Students permitted to enrol in this subject will have met the prerequisite requirements of ED3488 and 69 credit points of undergraduate subjects from the approved education study plan. Cairns offering will only be available to students studying Biology, English, Geography, History and Science.

This subject deals with research and practices in curriculum and teaching relevant to the student's senior teaching area. Preservice teachers will explore the nature and design of the syllabi in each of their areas and develop discipline specific short and long term planning strategies, teaching and assessment repertoires appropriate to the senior years. A core component of this subject will include government policies, frameworks and quality assurance mechanisms relating to senior schooling including those relevant to vocational education and training. This subject will also explore the choices and options available to students post-school and the significance and potential for partnerships with industry and community to support curriculum delivery.

Learning Outcomes

• create and evaluate modes of inquiry and structures appropriate to senior subject areas;
• develop plans that promote engaging and flexible learning experiences consistent with relevant curriculum frameworks;
• critically analyse policies and frameworks pertaining to senior schooling;
• develop strategies for supporting student transition through community and industry engagement;
• review quality assurance mechanisms pertinent to senior schooling.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:	ED3488 and 69 credit points of undergraduate subjects
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	ED4291 ED5225 ED5226

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Kelsey Halbert
Lecturers:	Dr Peter Horton, Mrs Peta Salter, Ms Lisa Moody.
Contact hours:	10 hours lectures - 1 hour core lecture per week for all students 30 hours - Specialist Curriculum Areas - Up to 30 hours lectures or other delivery as advised.
Assessment:	core strand: in-class test (12.5%); curriculum strand: unit/portfolio (50%); curriculum strand: performance task (25%); core strand: mock interview (12.5%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Assessment will vary according to strand. Above allocation is indicative only.
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coordinator:	Dr Kelsey Halbert
Lecturers:	Mrs Peta Salter, Ms Lisa Moody.
Contact hours:	10 hours lectures - 1 hour core lecture per week for all students 30 hours - Specialist curriculum areas - up to 30 hours lectures or other delivery as advised.
Assessment:	curriculum strand: performance task (25%); curriculum strand: unit/portfolio (50%); core strand: mock interview (12.5%); core strand: in-class test (12.5%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Assessment will vary according to strand. Above allocation is indicative only.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.