EDF5177 Humanities: Social sciences in secondary years A
Faculty of Education
EDF5177 Humanities: Social sciences in secondary years A is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before EDF5177
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5177
1 unit list EDF5177 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites
- Enrolment in D3001 BEd(Hons), D3002 to D3007 BEd(Hons)(Secondary doubles), D6001 MTeach
- Minor in a social science area (e.g. anthropology, cultural studies, economics, environmental studies, geography, history, legal studies, philosophy, politics, sociology).
Overview
This unit prepares you to become effective and knowledgeable humanities and social science (HASS) teachers. You will learn to critically explore different approaches to teaching HASS in Years 7 to 10. The unit involves an examination of various strategies, resources, activities and forms of assessment for teaching different areas of the HASS curriculum, including civics and citizenship, history, geography, and economics. You will learn how to integrate the Cross-Curriculum priorities and General Capabilities into the teaching of the HASS, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Asia and Australia’s Engagement with Asia, Sustainability, Critical and Creative Thinking, and Intercultural Understanding. You will also critically examine relevant state and national curriculum documents. The unit will explore some of the challenges and complexities HASS teachers may encounter, such as the teaching of sensitive or controversial issues, and strategies for responding to these challenges.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Lesson planning (2000 words or equivalent)Project50%
- Essay (2000 words or equivalent)Written50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary trends in, and approaches to HASS teaching and learning in Australia and internationally
- 2
identify, evaluate and use different resources for teaching HASS, including digital resources and artificial intelligence
- 3
effectively plan and teach HASS lessons across different year levels and for students with diverse backgrounds and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- 4
develop lessons that meet the requirements of curriculum for Years 7 to 10
- 5
design and implement effective assessment strategies for Years 7 to 10 HASS, including for students with diverse backgrounds and abilities
- 6
design HASS lessons and resources that integrate information and communication technologies, including artificial intelligence
- 7
design HASS lessons and resources that facilitate critical thinking, research source analysis, numeracy and literacy skills.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
• 24 hours* of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and
• the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
*Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements.
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jennifer Bleazby
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jennifer Bleazby
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5177?
EDF5177 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after EDF5177?
EDF5177 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5178.
When is EDF5177 offered?
In 2027, EDF5177 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5177?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5177 have an exam?
No. EDF5177 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.