Abstract
In this subject, teacher education students will critically reflect on their discipline knowledge in the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) learning area. Students will develop their conceptual understandings and knowledge of History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, and Economics and Business, in local to global contexts. Students will acquire an appreciation … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
The subject will cover the following topics
Critical reflection of discipline knowledge in the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) learning areaUnderstanding ways of being, knowing and doingReflecting on worldviews through reflexive analysis of student's own standpointPersonal, local, national, and global concepts in HistoryPersonal, local, national, and global concepts in GeographyMethods … For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessment items
1. Journal Reflections
2. Inquiry into defining moments in history (personal, local, national and global)
3. Critical discussion of learning
Enrolment restrictions
Only available to students enrolled in the following courses courses offered by the Faculty of Arts and Education.
Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bachelor of Education (K-12)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
Bachelor of Educational Studies
or as approved by the Course Director.
Learning resources
Additional resources required by students
Australian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (2023). HASS F-6. https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/learning-areas/hass-f-6.
NSW Education Standards Authority (2024). Human Society and Its Environment K-6 Syllabus. https://curriculum.nsw.edu.au/stages/primary