EDUC 4515B - Economics Curriculum and Methodology B (UG)

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015

The course aims to present information on a range of methodologies and develop a variety of pedagogical skills to help students to be better prepared for the start of their teaching career.

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Course Details

Course Code	EDUC 4515B
Course	Economics Curriculum and Methodology B (UG)
Coordinating Unit	School of Education
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	2 hours per week, in addition to a 2 hour common lecture focussing on Assessment and Reporting
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	Pass in 6 semesters of Economics courses
Restrictions	Available to B Teaching students only

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Troy Schroeder

Troy Schroeder Lecturer tschroed@pembroke.sa.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

#	On Successful completion of this course student will be able:	APST Standard	AQF7/8	GA
Semester Two
1	Assemble a range of subject-appropriate resources, including online, that engage a diversity of students in their learning.	2.6 & 3.4	Application	2, 4, 5, 8
2	Develope a broad repertoire of subject-appropriate teaching and learning strategies, including use of ICT.	3.3 & 3.2	Skills	2,3,5
3	Demonstrate broad knowledge of strategies that can be used to evaluate teaching programs to improve student learning.	3.6 & 5.4	Knowledge	1, 2, 6
4	Identify and interpret student learning needs and design learning strategies so as to respond to student diversity.	5.1 & 5.2	Skill & Application	1, 2, 3, 4, 8
5	Formulate a range of feedback and assessment strategies, including informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative approaches to assess student learning in the subject area and for various curricula eg SACSA, SACE, ACARA, IB.	5.1,5.2,5.5 & 7.2	Knowledge, Skill & Application	1, 4, 5
6	Demonstrate understanding of assessment, moderation and its application to support consistent and comparable judgements of student learning.	5.3, 5.4 & 5.5	Knowledge	1,2
7	Demonstrate a commitment to work ethically and collaboratively so as to meet the professional expectations required of teachers	6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4	Knowledge, Skills & Application	3,4,8
8	Demonstrate communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a diverse range of students	3.5, 4.2, 5.5	Knowledge, Skills & Application	2,4
Note: 最新糖心Vlogn Professional Standards for Teachers (APST): 最新糖心Vlogn Qualifications Framework (AQF): Graduate Attributes: 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Graduate Attributes:

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	, 3, 4, 5, 6
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1, 2,3, 4, 6,7
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	2,4,7
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	1,4,5,7,8
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	1,2,5
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	3
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1,4,7

Learning & Teaching Modes

There will be one 2 hour lecture/workshop per week. Some online resources will be used and classroom observation at a negotiated time may be expected.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The 最新糖心Vlog expects full-time students (i.e. those taking 12 units per semester) to devote a total of 48 hours per week to their studies. A subject worth 2 points, therefore, should take 8 hours (incl 2 hours of formal classes) during the teaching weeks of the course. Students in this course are expected to attend all lectures/seminars throughout the semester.

Learning Activities Summary

Schedule
Week 1	Other Resources – Relevant texts, websites	Formative worksheets and Games (AITSL – 2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 3.4, 7.2)
Week 2	Differentiation / Inclusive Practice	Group Work, Games and Technology (AITSL – 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2)
Week 3	Formative & Summative Assessment – Stage 1	(AITSL – 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2)
Week 4	Formative & Summative Assessment – Stage 2	Assessment Components and Performance Standards (AITSL – 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5)
Week 5	Formative & Summative Assessment	Reporting (AITSL – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5)
Week 6	Using media sources and ICT in teaching business Teaching evaluative and analytical skills	Discussion Based Lessons – Effective questioning (AITSL – 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 3.3, 3.4, 4.5)
Week 7	Data Collection – Using surveys in business courses Effective use of Google	The Research Project and the Extended Essay (AITSL – 2.1, 2.3, 2.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 7.2)
Week 8	Lesson Fillers – Using props to teach with	Course Debrief - Reflection (AITSL – 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 3.3, 3.4, 4.5)

The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Due Date	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Workshop Activities	Marking Student Work using Performance Standards Writing effective reports	In lecture Week 4 Week 5	20%	3, 5
Completing a LAP + Portfolio	LAP and Assessment Task	Friday 15/8/2014	40%	2, 3,5, 6
Differentiated Learning Strategies	Essay – Group Work and Technology	Friday 26/10/2014	40%	2, 3, 5

Assessment Detail

Individual Task sheets will be provided to students detailing the requirements of the tasks specified above.

Assessment Criteria/Rubrics
The tasks identified above will be assessed using some or all of the following criteria as well as appropriate AITSL
· Know and understand the aims, content and pedagogy appropriate for the discipline area.
· Understand and be able to apply a wide range of methods of presenting course material to students and include the use of modern technology.
· Understand and be able to apply a wide range of methods of presenting course material to students and include the use of modern technology.
· Understand and apply the theory and practice of all forms of assessment
· Have a strong understanding of and commitment to prior planning of all lessons.
· Presentation

Submission

Tasks should be submitted to the hub on the due dates as indicated in the summary above.
· All assessment tasks should be word-processed;
· Assignments that do not meet academic formatting standards will be returned for reformatting;
· All assignments must be attached to an Assignment Cover Sheet which must be signed and dated by the student before submission;
· Lecturers can withhold student’s results until such time as the student has signed the Assignment Cover Sheet and can refuse to accept assignments which do not have a signed acknowledgement of the 最新糖心Vlog’s policy on plagiarism;
· Computer problems, resource availability and/or lost materials do not constitute grounds for an extension. Further, if you are experiencing any difficulties understanding an assigned task or meeting a deadline you are encouraged to make an appointment with your course coordinator to discuss the matter;
· Content and quality of thought matter more than quantity, so you should keep to the prescribed word limit;
· Copies printed back-to-back are acceptable, but must be numbered and securely attached;
· Deadlines exist for a purpose. Submit the assessment task by 4pm on the final day it is due;
· Assignments are to be submitted in the correct allocated box in the Student Hub;
· Double-lined spaced with a margin of at least 3-4cm on the LHS of the page to leave room for comments;
· Requests for extensions will be considered only if they are made three days before the due date for which the extension is being sought. Students must apply to the course coordinator concerned on the ‘Application for Extension’ form at the back of the Academic Program Handbooks;
· Students are to provide medical certificates when appropriate to support requests for extension;
· Students must not submit work for an assignment that has previously been submitted for this course or any other course in the university (this is called self-plagiarism and/or deceptive conduct); and
· Students must retain a copy of all assignments submitted.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

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