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EDMAS6116 - Psychology Curriculum 2
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<p>This course will continue to develop postgraduate Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) knowledge of the scientific nature and diversity of Psychology as a field of study and its key experiments. The course will acquaint PSTs with the assessment procedures of V.C.E. Units 3 and 4, and encourage them to examine how the curriculum frameworks can be used to design effective learning experiences and assessment tasks. PSTs will reflect critically on their teaching practice in the light of contemporary research findings into teaching and learning.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Refreshing knowledge of key experiments outlined in the VCE Study Design and drawing attention to subsequent related research<br>
2. Current theories in Psychology and making them comprehensible to VCE students in memorable and enjoyable ways<br>
3. The complex paired assessment procedures of the V.C.E. Units 3 & 4, and exploring how these procedures may be used to create optimal participation, learning and enjoyment for their students<br>
4. Examination of VCE summative assessment approaches including SACs, topic tests and revision sheets and recognising opportunities for formative assessment<br>
5. Reflecting on teaching practice in the light of research findings into learning, memory, meta-memory, metacognition, and group interaction<br>
6. Investigation into evidence-based teaching strategies relevant to teaching VCE units 3 and 4 in Psychology</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This course will continue to develop postgraduate Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) knowledge of the scientific nature and diversity of Psychology as a field of study and its key experiments. The course will acquaint PSTs with the assessment procedures of V.C.E. Units 3 and 4, and encourage them to examine how the curriculum frameworks can be used to design effective learning experiences and assessment tasks. PSTs will reflect critically on their teaching practice in the light of contemporary research findings into teaching and learning.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Refreshing knowledge of key experiments outlined in the VCE Study Design and drawing attention to subsequent related research<br> 2. Current theories in Psychology and making them comprehensible to VCE students in memorable and enjoyable ways<br> 3. The complex paired assessment procedures of the V.C.E. Units 3 & 4, and exploring how these procedures may be used to create optimal participation, learning and enjoyment for their students<br> 4. Examination of VCE summative assessment approaches including SACs, topic tests and revision sheets and recognising opportunities for formative assessment<br> 5. Reflecting on teaching practice in the light of research findings into learning, memory, meta-memory, metacognition, and group interaction<br> 6. Investigation into evidence-based teaching strategies relevant to teaching VCE units 3 and 4 in Psychology</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070105 - Teacher Education: Secondary
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edmas6116">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EDMAS6016" target="_blank">EDMAS6016</a>"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Develop a working knowledge of the concepts, substance and structure of the relevant senior Psychology curriculum documentation and guidelines, particularly for Psychology Units 3 and 4, including assessment and moderation requirements.</p>
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<p>Develop, understand and apply contemporary theories, research and research practices related to the field of psychology.</p>
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<p>Demonstrate understanding of effective learning, teaching and assessment strategies and approaches, in the Psychology specialist teaching area.</p>
K4
<p>Develop understanding of the application of ICT and the use of literacy and numeracy teaching strategies in the Psychology teaching area.</p>
S1
<p>Apply the research skills needed to trace original research reports in either print or non-print media.</p>
S2
<p>Plan learning sequences that consist of engaging classroom materials in a variety of media for a variety of learning needs.</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.</p>
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<p>Competently develop and evaluate a range of appropriately differentiated, resourced and sequenced lessons or units of work.</p>
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<p>Evaluate the use of formal and informal formative assessment to enhance students reflective capacity and Psychology knowledge and skills.</p>
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<p>Apply literacy and numeracy teaching strategies in the Psychology teaching area.</p>
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<p>Design and articulate pedagogical reasoning for a series of VCE Unit 3 or 4 lessons..</p>
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<p>Reflect on and critique sequence of lessons related to VCE Psychology Units 3 or 4, with particular attention to curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment issues and catering for diverse students needs.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070105 - Teacher Education: Secondary
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edmas6116">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: EDMAS6116 - U2.2