DIPLOMA OF TEACHING SUBJECTS
ART 2 ART 2
B. Theatre and Dramatic Literature
(i) Seminars involving the reading, discussion and comparative study of plays selected from different periods from Greek to contemporary.
Possible topics include Greek comedy, Commedia del'Arte, Restora- tion drama and the modern theatre movement.
(ii) Independent study and written work on an aspect of theatre and dramatic literature to be decided upon by the student in consultation with the lecturer concerned. Possible topics include directors' theories, dramatic analysis, criticism, form, dramatic theory, theatre history, etc.
C. Playwriting (optional)
An independent activity designed to involve the student in this area of self-expression.
D. Child Drama
An investigation into the theory and practice of child drama in the primary school. Various approaches to child drama will be demonstrated, discussed and evaluated. The implementation of a drama program based on this research will be undertaken by students during their final teaching round in Term 3.
ART ART
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All students must undertake this course which is designed to provide them with art concepts and an understanding of the art work of children.
The course is concerned with materials and techniques, children's expression, and the study of creative aspects of art.
Unit studies are offered in:
A. Drawing Painting Print Making B. Clay Activities
C. Constructional Activities D. Thread and Textile Activities.
MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS z
All students undertake the four sections of this unit of work.
(i) BACKGROUND IN ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS
Sets and their use, the evolution and the structure of the number system, basic operations with numbers, an understanding of measurement and spatial relationships
The relevance of these topics to the development of mathematical concepts in the primary school
(ii) STATISTICS I
A brief introduction to basic statistics and statistical procedures, and their relevance to the work of teachers in the primary schools
(iii) SCHOOL MATHEMATICS I
Aims and principles of method, structure of the course of study, and the development of the major topics
(iv) BASIC COMPUTATIONAL SKILLS
An individual program to attain understanding and competence in basic computational skills.
MATHEMATICS 2
Section (i) and two other sections will be taken (i) SCHOOL MATHEMATICS II
An extension of School Mathematics I with particular emphasis on a variety of contemporary methods of development of learning situations (ii) STATISTICS II
An extension of Statistics Ito include correlation and regression, sampling distribution, and tests of significance
(iii) GEOMETRY II
An introduction into several intuitive aspects of topology, followed by a consideration of transformational geometry
(iv) HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS II
A study of some of the major contributions to the development of mathe- matics
(v) SET THEORY II
The use of set theory in the study of relations, functions, Boolean algebra and logic.
MATHEMATICS 3
Section (i) and two other sections to be taken (i) SCHOOL MATHEMATICS III
A comparative study of courses and methods. An investigation of some new approaches
(ii) MODERN ALGEBRA I
Set theory, mathematical structures, determinants and matrices (iii) COMPUTERS I
Basic computer hardware, high and low level programming. Mathe- matical and educational applications
(iv) STATISTICS III
An extension of Statistics II to include multiple linear regression analysis of variance, binomial distribution, Poisson distribution and linear pro- gramming
(v) GEOMETRY III
Elementary aspects of non-Euclidean geometry. An appreciation of some of the main contributions of projective geometry to mathematics.
MUSIC MUSIC s
(i) PRACTICAL STUDY
There will be three groups in operation:
A. For students electing a major study B. For students electing a sub-major study C. For students taking a single unit of study.
Students will choose their own instrument, and standards of performance for individuals will be determined by their previous experience.
(ii) HISTORY, LITERATURE, AND PRACTICE OF MUSIC How music developed How to listen to music The elements of music (iii) MUSIC MAKING AND LITERACY
A knowledge of the theory and grammar of music will be developed through activities, both vocal and instrumental—using xylophones, recorders, percussion instruments, autoharps, and Orff type instruments
Music fundamentals for the classroom teacher.
MUSIC 2
(i) PRACTICAL STUDY
A continuation of the work of groups A and B of Music t
(ii) HISTORY, LITERATURE, AND PRACTICE OF MUSIC In this year, the study will be concerned mainly with works of the Romanticists of the nineteenth century.
(iii) MUSIC MAKING
Vocal technique and application, sight singing and aural training Instrumental accompanying technique, harmonization, improvisation, and creativity
Vocal and instrumental ensemble and arrangement.
MUSIC 3
(i) PRACTICAL STUDY
A continuation of the work of Group A of Music 2
(ii) HISTORY, LITERATURE, AND PRACTICE OF MUSIC Extension of the topic of Music 2, concerned mainly with music of the twentieth century
(iii) MUSIC MAKING Compulsory topic:
School music literature, materials, techniques Elective topic: One to be chosen from
Comparative music education and research Advanced accompanying
Advanced harmony and composition Music in the infant department.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH t
This is a fundamental course which aims to lead students to an under- standing and appreciation of the educational foundations of the following subject areas. It is designed to provide students with background material for learning-teaching situations.
A. The Human Body
A survey of its structures, functions, and its healthy maintenance, with an emphasis on:
(i) elementary body mechanics (ii) personal health and fitness
(iii) typical malfunctions; diseases and injuries, and emergency pro- cedures.
B. Child Development and Principles of Physical Education and Health
An examination of the characteristic stages of physical growth, of motor and social development, and the related principles, especially in terms of the implications for health and physical education in the school.
C. Practical Work and Procedures t
The emphasis in practical work will be placed on skill practices and progressions and teaching situations. It is expected that students will work towards improving personal performance levels within the various areas of the practical program.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH 2
A. Health Education (i) Health and the child
An examination of factors influencing individual health and development, school and community health problems
(iii Health and the curriculum
An investigation of modern practices and procedures in health education.
B. Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology (i) Kinesiology
An analysis of movement in relation to physical laws and mechanical principles
(ii) Exercise Physiology
A study of the body systems and their inter relations with respect to the effects of physical activity.
C. Practical Work and Procedures s
More detailed investigation of the topics introduced in first year. Students will select two units from the following areas: dance, gymnastics, major games and athletics, swimming. Related organizational and procedural elements will be studied in conjunction with practical work.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH 3
Students must accumulate four unit credits. At least one unit must be taken from each of sections A and B. Section C is compulsory. In 1973, depending on staff and facilities available, it is expected that the following units will be offered:
SECTION A
A. Health Education
B. History and Philosophy of Physical Education C. Homokinetics and Sports Injuries
D. Measurement in Physical Education E. Recreation Education
F. Sociology of Sport
G. Special Physical Education.
SECTION B A. Dance B. Gymnastics
C. Major Games and Athletics D. Swimming.
SECTION C
All students are required to undertake the St. John's Ambulance Associa- tion course in first aid and to present for the senior resuscitation certificate of the Royal Lifesaving Society.
SOCIAL SCIENCES Two courses are available:
Asian Studies Australian Studies SOCIAL SCIENCE z
An introduction to sociology and political philosophy and a basis for work in later years of social science. Through investigation of aspects of the community and a study of related literature students are introduced to the practical and theoretical issues of the family, social control, Millsian liberalism, and Marxism. •
Students will be introduced to:
(i) the different familial structures and functions (ii) how society controls its members
(iii) an explanation of the structure of society in 'liberal democratic' and 'socialist' terms.
The course, rather than offering discrete units, aims to integrate the material through practical work and the study of theory.
SOCIAL SCIENCE 2 Students will choose one area ASIAN STUDIES t
A study of the effects of European penetration of the Far East in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. An evaluation of the reactions of China and Japan, and their modern roles as they conceived them.
or
AUSTRALIAN STUDIES t
A study of the history and politics of Australia and New Guinea with a view to understanding the present dilemmas confronting both peoples and administrations of each country.
SOCIAL SCIENCE 3 Students will choose one area ASIAN STUDIES 2
(Asian Studies t is a prerequisite for this year of study.)
An extension of the work of Asian Studies t, with Vietnam and Indonesia selected for special study
or
AUSTRALIAN STUDIES 2
(Australian Studies t is a prerequisite for this year of study.)
A study of the economic and geographic factors at work in Australia and New Guinea and the way in which these influence human activity.