James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

ED4212 - Secondary Teaching Area 2 Curriculum 2

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.

Subject Description

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 French. 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

• plan learning goals, lesson sequences and student assessments that promote engaging and flexible learning experiences consistent with relevant curriculum frameworks
• review and critically analyse the legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes pertinent to senior schooling
• demonstrate an understanding and application of the concepts, substance and structures appropriate to senior subject areas, and demonstrate understanding of assessment moderation and its application in senior schooling
• demonstrate an understanding and application of communication strategies for reporting to students and parents in order to improve student learning
• demonstrate Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at an assured level

Subject Assessment

• Task 1 Core Strand: in-class assessment - (25%)
• Task 2 Curriculum Unit/Portfolio - (50%)
• Task 3 Curriculum Strand: performance task - (25%)

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Assessment will vary according to strand. Above allocation is indicative only.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  ED4291 ED5225 ED5226

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