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Details for EDU502 History and Geography

This subject provides an in-depth exploration of the HSIE Key Learning Areas of History and Geography and opens prospects for integration with other Learning Areas. The study of History and Geography assists in the development of a deeper understanding of the Teacher Education Student’s Christian or alternate worldview. Australia’s multicultural society is celebrated as the Teacher Education Student seeks to inspire the young to care for their country and their world for future generations.  

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: EDU502
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Cassandra Pendlebury

Prerequisite

The following subjects are prerequisites:

  • EDU407 Foundations of Christian Education  
  • EDU408 Teaching and Learning Evidence and Practice 

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Explain the importance of the History and Geography NESA AND ACARA syllabi in the context of contemporary multi-faith societies and in the light of the Teacher Education.
    Students’ developing philosophy of education. 
  2. Critically appraise one’s own personal worldview in the light of changing society’s values and the challenges engendered in teaching values in school. 
  3. Critically analyse the historical development of Australian society, including Australian Indigenous history, and identify potential models for future peace and prosperity. 
  4. Evaluate the development of the most recent ACARA History and Geography K-6 curricula and the latest NESA syllabi. 
  5. Construct programs for sustainable earth stewardship, according to the biblical mandate, that captures the imagination of young people and ultimately change society’s values.  

Subject Content

  1. Introduction to HSIE in the Primary Curriculum 
  2. Historical Thinking and Concepts 
  3. Geographical Thinking and Concepts
  4. Curriculum Mapping and Integration
  5. Numeracy and Literacy in HSIE
  6. Social Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion
  7. Indigenous Histories and Contemporary Perspectives
  8. Pedagogical Approaches in HSIE
  9. Planning and Assessment in HSIE
  10. Worldview and Values in the Social Sciences
  11. Community and Partnership in HSIE 
  12. Sustainability and Stewardship 

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • E-learning (online/asynchronous) 
  • ​​E-learning (online/synchronous) 

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  1. Critical Reflection: Forum Posts (20%)
  2. Video Presentation (30%)
  3. Planning Document and Unit of Work (50%)

Prescribed Text

  • Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. (ACARA). (n.d.). Humanities and Social Sciences  Learning Area. https://v9.australiancurriculum.edu.au/curriculum-information/understand-this- l learning-area/humanities-and-social-sciences 
  • NSW Education Standards Authority. (NESA). (n.d.). History K-10 Syllabus.    https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/hsie/history-k-10 
  • NSW Education Standards Authority. (NESA). (n.d.). Geography K-10 Syllabus.    https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/hsie/geography-k-10