Abstract

This subject prepares students to teach in the primary curriculum area, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) and the NSW Key Learning Area of Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE). The subject aims to give students an understanding of the relevant syllabus documents and the rationale for teaching HASS, wider research … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) curricula in AustraliaThe scope and continuum of the NSW HSIE learning area (Early Stage 1-Stage 4)History curriculum and pedagogyGeography curriculum and pedagogyPlace-based learning in HSIEDeveloping ethical understandings and values educationCivics, Citizenship and Human Rights Education (values underpinning democratic and multicultural societies)Interdisciplinary HASS, including Economics and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assessment items

1. Reflecting on the HSIE/Humanities curriculum
2. Site Study and Teaching Package

Assumed knowledge

EEB435 or EEB505 or IKC101 or IKC200.

Enrolment restrictions

This subject is available to students enrolled in the Master of Teaching (Primary) course.

This subject is not available to students who have completed EMH205 or EMH419 as they share similar content.