028245 Social and Environmental Education 2
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade, no marks
Requisite(s): 028244 Social and Environmental Education 1 AND ( 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10350 Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Education )
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 012216 Social and Environmental Education 2
Description
This subject covers planning and delivering skills and content for stages 2 and 3 of the NSW History K–10 Syllabus and the Geography K–10 Syllabus. Special emphasis is placed on the cross-curriculum priority of sustainability and other areas identified as important learning, especially civics and citizenship. Students are supported to take their teaching beyond the classroom by facilitating action-oriented campaigns that apply history and geography to researching and addressing real-world issues. Examples include how to explain and reflect on ways to celebrate Australia Day; humanitarian support for refugees; the impact of ever-expanding use of single-use plastics or rising meat consumption on the environment; and government roles in deciding what religion people can pursue. Experts and campaigners from external organisations support the teaching of this subject.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| a. | Apply NESA K-6 syllabus document outcomes and content to teaching activities and assessment, particularly in stages 2 and 3 |
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| b. | Locate, modify, and devise resources and explain their contribution to History and Geography Syllabus stage 2 and 3 outcomes |
| c. | Critically analyse and evaluate teaching programs, policies and procedures in History and Geography stages 2 and 3. |
| d. | Identify safety responsibilities, particularly if interacting beyond the classroom, and devise appropriate strategies in response. |
| e. | Critically analyse and synthesise related literature |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
- Operate professionally in a range of educational settings, with particular emphasis on their specialisation (GTS 1, 2) (1.1)
- Design and conduct effective learning activities, assess and evaluate learning outcomes and create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments (GTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) (1.2)
- Analyse and synthesise research and engage in inquiry (GTS 3) (2.1)
- Communicate effectively using diverse modes and technologies (GTS 2, 3, 4) (6.1)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
The subject address the following Course intended learning outcomes.
1. Professional Readiness
1.1 Operate professionally in a range of educational settings, with particular emphasis on their specialisation (GTS 1, 2)
1.2 Design and conduct effective learning activities, assess and evaluate learning outcomes and create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments (GTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
2. Critical and Creative Inquiry
2.1 Analyse and synthesise research and engage in inquiry (GTS 3)
6. Effective Communication
6.1 Communicate effectively using diverse modes and technologies (GTS 2, 3, 4)
Teaching and learning strategies
Each week there will be a face-to-face seminar or workshop. Each workshop will include a range of teaching and learning strategies including short lectures, discussion of readings and curriculum planning exercises. Occasional guest speakers from potential school-community partner organisations (e.g. Australian Electoral Commission) will also deliver short lectures and lead simulations of teaching and learning activities. These guest-led workshops may be hosted by the external organisation and delivered off-campus. An important feature of most weekly workshops will also be formative assessment where students will be supported to pitch ideas for various aspects of the two assignments and feedback will be provided by teaching staff and fellow students. The face to face teaching will be supported by a range of online activities, including discussions and quizzes, that will need to be completed before and after each workshop.
Content (topics)
In this subject, students cover the following:
- outcomes, content and skills for stages 2 and 3 of the NSW History K-10 and Geography K-10 syllabuses, the cross curriculum priority of Sustainability and Civics and Citizenship as an additional learning area
- a sample of real-world issues relevant to stages 2 and 3 based on the content of the NSW History K-10 and Geography K-10 syllabuses, the cross curriculum priority of Sustainability and Civics and Citizenship as an additional learning area
- the potential for school-community partnerships to strengthen and extend learning opportunities for stages 2 and 3 related to the NSW History K-10 and Geography K-10 syllabuses, the cross curriculum priority of Sustainability and Civics and Citizenship as an additional learning area
- using knowledge of various action-oriented teaching strategies to design learning sequences and units of work
- the difference between assessment of learning and evaluation of an action-oriented learning project
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Original resource, rationale and links to teaching/learning
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| Length: | Part 1 as needed, Part 2 350 words, Part 3 350 words | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Assessment task 2: Beyond the classroom
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| Length: | 1500 words | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Criteria linkages: |
SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Required texts
Required references:
NSW History K-10 Syllabus https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/hsie/history-k-10
NSW Geography K-10 syllabus https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/hsie/geography-k-10
NSW Learning Across the Curriculum https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/hsie/geography-k-10/learning-across-the-curriculum
Recommended texts
Buchanan, J. (2013). History, geography and civics education: Teaching and learning in the primary years. Port Melbourne: Cambridge University Press.
Taylor, T., Fahey, C., Kriewaldt, J., & Boon, D. (2019). Place and time: Teaching History, Geography and Social Sciences. Melbourne: Pearson Education Australia.
References
Indicative references
Bull, G. & Anstey, M. (2013). Uncovering history using multimodal literacies: An inquiry process. Carlton South, Vic: Education Services Australia Ltd.
Callow, J. (2013). The shape of text to come: How image and text work. Newtown, NW: PETAA.
Connell, R., Campbell, C., Vickers, M., Welch, A., Foley, D. & Bagnall, N. (2007). Education, change & society. South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Davis, J. (Ed.). (2010). Young children and the environment: Early education for sustainability. Port Melbourne: Cambridge University Press.
DEWHA (2010). Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. Sustainability Curriculum Framework: A guide for curriculum developers and policy makers. Canberra: Australian Government.
Gilbert, R. & Hoepper, B. (2011). Teaching Society and Environment. (4rd Ed.). Melbourne: Macmillan.
Hunt, D. (2013). Girt: the unauthorised history of Australia. Collingwood, Vic: Black Inc.
Hyde, M., Carpenter, L., & Conway, R. (2014). Diversity, inclusion & engagement (2nd Ed.). South Melbourne: Oxford University Press
Marsh, C. & Hart, C. (2011). Teaching the social sciences and humanities in an Australian curriculum. (6th Ed.). Frenchs Forest NSW: Pearson Australia..
Parker, W. (2005). Social studies in elementary education (12th Ed.). Upper Saddle River,
Reynolds, R. (2014). Teaching humanities and social sciences in the primary school. (3nd Ed.) South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
Other resources
Websites
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/education Human Rights Education and Training. Go to the ‘For teachers’ page in the first instance for learning/teaching ideas.
http://ourasianstories.edu.au/ Our Asian Stories. A wealth of Asia-related ideas linked to syllabus outcomes. Free to use.
http://working-geographically.parra.catholic.edu.au/ The Parramatta Catholic Education Office Geography K-6 site.
http://splash.abc.net.au/home#!/resources
http://www.peelweb.org/ The Project for Enhancing Effective Learning.
http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/index.shtml The UN Declaration of Human Rights.
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/parkHome.aspx?ID=N0083 The Lane Cove National Park website.
http://www.bosnsw-k6.nsw.edu.au/hsie/hsie_index.htm
http://www.curriculumsupport.nsw.edu.au/index.cfm The Curriculum Support division of DET.
http://www.environment.gov.au/water/education/.
www.aec.gov.au Australian Electoral Commission
http://www.tale.edu.au/tale/live/ The DoE’s resource site (so it’s linked to Syllabus outcomes). Some parts can only be accessed by practising teachers.
http://www.abs.gov.au/ The Australian Bureau of Statistics. Visit it via the UTS Library ‘Journal Databases’ under ‘Finding Information’ on the homepage. Click on ‘A’, then ‘ABS’. This should give you information that others have to pay for.
http://www.abs.gov.au/teachers www.abs.gov.au/censusatschool
www.curriculum.edu.au/democracy
http://www.landcareonline.com/ The Landcare Australia site
http://ozeteacher.wikispaces.com/ Teachers' Guide to the World of e-Learning: A Bridge to Possibilities in K-12 Education. And more specifically, with regard to social and environmental issues http://ozeteacher.wikispaces.com/improvetheplanet
www.primaryschool.com.au
http://www.afairerworld.org/_Current_projects/rumad.html “Are You Mad?” Part of a Tasmanian Centre for Global Learning. Some great ideas for learning and world-changing projects.
http://ptc.nsw.edu.au Professional Teachers’ Council. Some good teaching ideas and other links.
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/education/index.html The Australian Human Rights Commission.
http://www.liac.sl.nsw.gov.au/ Legal Information Access Centre
http://www.lothian.com.au/ a commercial site, but some good teaching ideas
http://www.hyperhistory.org/ The National Centre for History Education – has lesson ideas
http://www.lpi.nsw.gov.au/airview/ the aerial view page of the Land and property Information site – good for aerial photos and maps of your area – worth checking the whole site
http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/home.htm (Department of Environment and Conservation).
www.nla.gov.au/oz/histsite.html (National Library history site - detailed. The site itself has a broad range of information). The ‘Pictures Australia’ http://www.pictureaustralia.org/nla.html site may be of special interest.
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/ The CIA site (They know everything!)
http://www.historywiz.com/ A good general history site
www.ausemb.org/history.htm (The Australian Embassy in Washington (history) – a good, general site; useful for kids, too).
www.fed.gov.au (Federal Government site).
www.ciolek.com/WWWVL-Aboriginal.html A virtual library on Aboriginal issues. Not a bad starting point.
http://www.npws.nsw.gov.au/ National Parks site.
http://www.ausaid.gov.au/ Federal Government aid site
You may wish to bring to the class’ attention other useful and interesting sites you discover.
http://globaled.ausaid.gov.au The Federal Government’s aid site
http://amol.org.au/ Australian Museums Online
http://www.un.org/ The United Nations site. Could be useful for discussing ‘rights declarations’ etc.
www.whatworks.gov.au A very useful site on working with Indigenous students and communities.
www.globaleducation.edna.edu.au Many useful resources and ideas about global education and perspectives.
http://www.worldvision.com.au/Resources/SchoolResources/Default.aspx The World Vision site. Contains a database of resources.
http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/services/learning_at_the_Library/curriculum_stages/stage1.html State Library of NSW History resources.