Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Humanities and Social Sciences Education)

Edith Cowan University

Focuses on teaching processes content and skills that will equip students to teach social science subjects Students aiming to fill specialist social sciences teaching roles in senior secondary Years 11 and 12 can elect to specialise in Modern History Geography Economics Accounting and Finance Business Management and Enterprise and Politics and Law Emphasis is given to inquirybased practical work demonstrations independent and cooperative group learning whole class discussions and use of information communication technology to ensure effective teaching and learning practices in secondary Humanities and Social Sciences Units in this program address key social science understandings and provide the content knowledge skills and values needed to address the demands and opportunities of Humanities and Social Sciences in secondary schoolsLearning OutcomesAdapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to create positive learning environments in social scienceCommunicate knowledge and ideas clearly in both written and oral formatsCritically reflect using accredited standards mentor feedback and the ECA Code of Ethics to demonstrate responsibility and accountability and plan for continued collaborative and autonomous professional learning and developmentDemonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of social science and the Australian curriculum and teaching strategies for social science teaching in secondary educationDemonstrate leadership exercise professional judgement and collaborate to plan problem solve and make decisions in social scienceExercise critical thinking and judgement to plan and implement social science programs for a range of students with diverse abilities and needs and assess the outcomesReview analyse and synthesise knowledge of teaching strategies to plan for the content of social science teaching

School of Education

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