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EDMT5659: History Curriculum 2
2025 unit information
This module aims to introduce students to a range of source-based experimental approaches to history teaching and learning. It is also intended to provide the opportunity for individuals to pursue a topic of historical interest, to consider the ways in which this topic may be represented in the history classroom and work collaboratively in the development of teaching and learning materials. This unit is also designed to develop students' skills in applying cross curriculum content and perspectives especially civics and citizenship, literacy and numeracy and multiculturalism to the development of learning strategies and teaching resources.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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24 credit points including EDMT5609 and EDMT5676 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an ability to interpret and implement the objectives and outcomes driving the Australian curriculum (history) stages 4 and 5
- LO2. display the knowledge and skills to apply current research findings in the field of history education to inform activities/tasks and improve pedagogical practices
- LO3. demonstrate a capacity to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning strategies, and apply alternative learning styles to improve practice and accommodate needs of diverse learners
- LO4. display the capacity to work collegially to plan for student learning and enhance historical reasoning
- LO5. demonstrate the capacity to apply ICTs to the planning and implementation of productive teaching and learning experiences in the history classroom
- LO6. display an understanding of the role assessment plays in monitoring students’ progression in history.
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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