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EDSE3040: Teaching History 1

Semester 1b, 2023 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit aims to prepare History Curriculum students in the theory and practice of teaching history in the secondary school. The unit draws on current research, thinking and practice in the field of history education, and relates these understandings to the realities and varying contexts of history teachers' work and instruction.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Education
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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72 credit points, including 12 credit points at 2000 level from Ancient History or History and (EDSE2001 or EDHP2001)
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Yeow Tong Chia, yeowtong.chia@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Assignment Devising a sequence of four lesson plans
n/a
50% STUVAC
Due date: 02 Jun 2023 at 23:59
2500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Assignment Essay: understandings, influences and practices
n/a
50% Week 09
Due date: 28 Apr 2023 at 23:59
2000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

 

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For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Making history teachers, and introduction to historical thinking Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2
Why teach history? Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Why teach history? Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 02 Historical thinking II Lecture (1 hr) LO1
Syllabus mapping Seminar (2 hr) LO4
Syllabus mapping Workshop (2 hr) LO4
Week 03 Framing history teaching and learning: planning and programming Lecture (1 hr) LO4 LO5
Introduction to lesson planning in history Seminar (2 hr) LO4 LO5
Introduction to lesson planning in history Workshop (2 hr) LO4 LO5
Week 04 Why teach history? Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2
Framing history teaching and learning: programming and assessment Seminar (2 hr) LO6
Framing history teaching and learning: programming and assessment Workshop (2 hr) LO6
Week 05 Assessing history teaching and learning Lecture (1 hr) LO6
Cause and effect Seminar (2 hr) LO4
Cause and effect Workshop (2 hr) LO4
Week 06 Developing historical empathy Lecture (1 hr) LO3
Historical empathy Seminar (2 hr) LO3
Historical empathy Workshop (2 hr) LO3
Week 07 Using film and other media in history Lecture (1 hr) LO7
Using film and other media in history Seminar (2 hr) LO7
Using film and other media in history Workshop (2 hr) LO7

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study. Further details are provided in the School canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed on the Library eReserve link available on Canvas.

  • History curriculum readings (Copy Centre, University of Sydney); History K-10 Syllabus (NESA); Years 7-10 History: Advice on programming and assessment.Sydney: Board of Studies NSW.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. display a knowledge and understanding of the philosophies, practices and research base underpinning the teaching and learning of history stages 4 and 5 in NSW secondary schools
  • LO2. critically reflect on professional and personal beliefs about and conceptions of history teaching and learning to improve practice and address the diverse learning needs of stages 4/5 learners
  • LO3. interpret the Australian curriculum (history), support materials and policies for adolescent learners, and demonstrate a capacity to implement State and Commonwealth policies and initiatives in the field of history education e.g. civics and citizenship education; Aboriginal education, multicultural education; gender education; literacy; numeracy; and addressing the needs of learners with specific needs
  • LO4. demonstrate the knowledge and skills to interpret, and capacity to implement, syllabus aims, objectives and learning outcomes through the utilisation of a range of subject-specific programming and pedagogical approaches appropriate to the teaching and learning of history, stages 4/5
  • LO5. reflect on and evaluate lessons and sequences of lessons to ensure their relevance for teaching diverse learners, and for enhancing learning outcomes
  • LO6. demonstrate a capacity to structure appropriate assessment tasks based on stage 4/5 outcomes, and key components of historical literacy
  • LO7. exhibit skills to utilise ICT and other technologies to foster interest and support history teaching and learning.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
2.7. Contemporary society and pedagogy
3.2. The Australian curriculum
5.1. Historical and comparative perspectives
5.2. Contemporary theories and practice
LO2
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
1.3. Social and emotional development
1.4. Child health, well-being and safety
2.5. Children with diverse needs and backgrounds
LO3
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
1.7. Learners with special needs
2.5. Children with diverse needs and backgrounds
2.7. Contemporary society and pedagogy
3.2. The Australian curriculum
3.3. Numeracy, science and technology
3.4. Language and literacy
4.2. Multicultural education
4.3. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
4.5. Culture, diversity and inclusion
LO4
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
2.1. Alternative pedagogies and curriculum approaches.
2.4. Teaching methods and strategies
2.5. Children with diverse needs and backgrounds
LO5
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
2.1. Alternative pedagogies and curriculum approaches.
2.3. Guiding behaviour / engaging young learners
2.5. Children with diverse needs and backgrounds
3.9. Curriculum planning, programming and evaluation
LO6
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
2.4. Teaching methods and strategies
5.1. Historical and comparative perspectives
LO7
Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority - ACECQA
3.3. Numeracy, science and technology
3.4. Language and literacy

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes

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