Learning Area Psychology 2

Subject EDUC90472 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Parkville

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours
Total Time Commitment: 125 hours total commitment
Prerequisites: You must have successfully completed the following subject/s prior to enrolling in this subject
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

Coordinator

Ms Karen Marangio

Contact

Education Student Centre
Subject Overview: This subject builds on the concepts and skills introduced in Psychology 1. Drawing on research on the diversity of secondary students’ learning needs and research on effective assessment, teacher candidates will explore how to personalise the learning experience of each student within this discipline area. Teacher candidates are encouraged to critically evaluate their teaching practice and examine the ways they develop student learning of psychology within the classroom. The course will encourage teacher candidates to analyse Victorian curriculum and assessment policies relating to the teaching of psychology at the VCE level, and to reflect on issues that underpin psychology curricula in general. Students will be expected to broaden their pedagogical content knowledge and combine this with an emphasis on collegiality in preparation for their future teaching
Objectives: On completion of this subject teacher candidates will be able to:
  • Personalise learning for each student in this curriculum area
  • Develop appropriate curriculum units;
  • Foster an interest in and positive attitude toward the understanding of human development and behaviour;
  • Appreciate the importance of ethical issues in teaching and research involving human and animal subjects.
Assessment: There are 2 assessment tasks:
  • An individual teaching presentation followed by a written evaluation (2,000 words) due as individually scheduled (50 per cent):
  • A curriculum resource package (2,000 words); a group task, due at the end of the semester (50 per cent).
Prescribed Texts: VCAA, Psychology VCE Study Design. 2004
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: On completion of this subject, teacher candidates will have the knowledge, skills and understanding to enable them to:
  • Be skilled communicators who can effectively articulate and justify their practices as knowledgeable agents of changes.
  • Be flexible and able to adapt to change through knowing how to learn;
  • Understand the significance of developing their practice on the basis of research evidence;
  • Work in teams with skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation.

Related Course(s): Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Master of Teaching (Secondary)

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