Prerequisite
When taken as a single method: 33 points In Music, Including 12 points at Group 3 level.
When taken as a double method: 66 points in Music When the single method Is taken In conjunction with Music:
Instrumental, 66 points in Music
Students must have some vocal and keyboard performing competence.
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Syllabus
A study of the methods and materials of music education in relation to the needs of students in modern post-primary education. World trends in music education will be examined and related to the situation in Victoria.
Topics will include: teaching philosophies; arranging for class ensembles; organisation of school choral and instrumental ensembles; and administration of a music department.
References
Cook, J (ed) Music Handbook Resource Directory Curriculum Branch, Education Department of Victoria, current edition Green, B Gallwey, T The Inner Game of Music Anchor Press,
New York, 1986
Mark, ML Contemporary Music Education Schirmer, New York, 1978
Paynter, J Music in the post-primary School Curriculum Cambridge University Press, London, 1982
A more comprehensive list of references will be distributed in class.
Involvement Time and Teaching Methods
The Involvement Time for MOT27 is 84 hours and for MOT27 and MOT28 is 168 hours. There will be one two-hour lecture/
tutorial per week for 15 weeks over two semesters.
Assessment
(i) one major assignment (60%); (ii) a practical assignment (30%); and (iii) participation in class (10%). Participation in all classes and completion of all assignments is required.
Assessment is on a Pass/Fail basis, contributing to the result in Education D.
Method of Teaching: Music - Instrumental (M0T29)
Prerequisite
When taken as the only music method study: 33 points in Music, including 12 points at Group 3 level.
When taken in conjunction with Music: Classroom, 66 points in Music.
Students must have competence on one orchestral instrument and experience on a second orchestral instrument. (Where experience on a second instrument is inadequate, students may be admitted to Music: Instrumental method if they are prepared to attend class instruction in a second orchestral instrument concurrently).
Syllabus
A study of the philosophies, methods and materials of instumental music education in relation to the needs of students in modern post-primary education. Topics will include: teaching philosophies; conducting and rehearsing;
group teaching (homogeneous and heterogeneous instrumental groupings; psychology of music learning and performance; administration of an instrumental music program; instrumental methodologies - e.g. Suzuki for strings, band method, etc.
References
Kinney, GS Complete Guide to Teaching Small Instrumental Groups in the High School Parker Publishing Co, New York, 1980
Kinyon, J The Instrumental Music Director's Source Book Alf reds, Los Angeles, 1982
Kohut, D Musical Performance - Learning Theory and Pedagogy Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1985 Severson, P McDunn, M Brass Wind Artistry Accura Music,
Athens (Ohio), 1983
Involvement Time and Teaching Methods
The Involvement Time for this component is 84 hours. There will be one 2-hour lecture/tutorial per week for 15 weeks over two semesters.
Assessment
(i) one major assignment (40%); (ii) practical conducting assignments (30%); (iii) small assignments (10%); and (iv) participation in class (20%). Participation in all classes and completion of all assignments is required. Assessment is on a Pass/Fail basis, contributing to the result in Education D.
Method of Teaching: Psychology (M0T32)
Prerequisite
Psychology C or an approved equivalent.
Syllabus
A study of a range of strategies, approaches and resources in the area of psychology and a critical examination of attitudes and assumptions about the teaching of psychology and associated objectives and course structures. Topics will include: the teaching-learning process and the range of modes of teaching, learning activities and content; strategies for selection from these according to the objectives, students, the teacher and the nature of the subject; the planning of curriculum units; laboratory work and practical investigations;
the teaching of statistics; resources; evaluation and assessment; and ethics and other issues affecting the psychology teacher.
References
Fisher, H (ed) Developments in High School Psychology Behavioural Publications, New York, 1974
Mosher, R Adolescents' Development and Education McCutchan, Berkeley, 1979
Radford, J Rose, D (eds) The Teaching of Psychology:. Method, Content and Context Wiley, Chichester, 1980 Radford, J Rose, D (eds) Teaching Psychology Wiley,
Chichester, 1984.
Involvement Time and Teaching Methods
The Involvement Time for this component is 84 hours. There will be one 2-hour seminar per week for a total of 15 weeks over two semesters.
Assessment
(i) four short exercises (60%); and (ii) one assignment of approximately 1000 words (40%). Satisfactory completion of all exercises and assignments and participation in class is required. Assessment is on a Pass/Fail basis, contributing to the result in Education D.
Methods of Teaching - Science and Mathematics
Methods of teaching in the sciences and in mathematics for intending post-primary teachers are organizsed in three groups. The following Methods of teaching are offered:
Group t
Junior Mathematics A Junior Science A Group 2 Biology Chemistry Computer Science Environmental Science Physics
Senior Mathematics Group 3
Computer Studies
Further Studies in School Mathematics Further Studies in School Science Junior Mathematics B
Junior Science B
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Group 1 Methods occupy the equivalent of 16 hours in class;
Group 2 Methods occupy the equivalent of 22 hours in class;
Group 3 Methods occupy the equivalent of 22 hours in class.
The Involvement Time for Group 1 is approximately 48 hours, for Group 2 approximately 60 hours, and for Group 3 approximately 60 hours.
There are several conditions to this grouping:
1. Students undertaking a double method in Science and Mathematics (excluding Environmental Science stream) will choose at lease one method from Group 1 and at least one from Group 2 in developing their total method study. A double method involves at least the equivalent of 60 hours in class.
2. Students whose course stream is Environmental Science will take Junior Science (Group 1), Environmental Science (Group 2) and one of Biology. Chemistry or Geography (Environmental Science).
3. Students undertaking a single method in Science and Mathematics will be offered a combined study involving Junior and Senior Science or Mathematics totalling the equivalent of 30 hours in class.
The groupings and related conditions make it possible tor students to take Method studies in both science and mathematics, or to concentrate in either the sciences or in mathematics. It is also possible to take either science or mathematics Methods in conjunction with a Method study from outside this grouping.
Method of Teaching: Junior Mathematics A (MOT22)
Prerequisite
Credit of at least 18 points in Mathematics subjects.
Syllabus
This method is intended for those who wish to focus on mathematics teaching in Years 7-10 of the post-primary school.
An overview of issues, teaching and learning problems and appropriate teaching methods important to effective learning in junior and middle post-primary mathematics. This includes an exploration and examination of suitable learning objectives, curricula, classroom techniques, lesson and unit planning, evaluation procedures, teaching resources, concrete learning materials, visual aids and methods of presenting important mathematical concepts.
References
Cockcroft, WH et al Mathematics Counts: Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Teaching of Mathematics in Schools HMSO. London. 1982
Hart, KM (ed) Children's Understanding of Mathematics: 11.16 John Murray, London, 1981
Johnson, DR Every Minute Counts: Making Your Math Class Work Dale Seymour. California, 1982
Sobel, M Maletsky, E Teaching Mathematics: A Sourcebook of Aids, Activities and Strategies Prentice-Hall, New Jersey, 1975
Additional references will be given throughout the course.
Assessment
(i) participation in class and weekly short assignments (25%);
(ii) up to three assignments to be carried out on teaching rounds (30%); (iii) one major planning assignment (20%); (iv) recent innovations assignments (15%); and (v) resource collection (10%). Participation in all classes and the completion of all assignments and projects is compulsory.
Assessment is on a Pass/Fail basis, contributing to the result in Education D or Education C10.
Method of Teaching: Junior Science A (MOT34)
Prerequisite
Credit of at least 18 points of Group 1 subjects and at least 9 points of Group 2 subjects In the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science (not Environmental Science A), Physical Science (not Physical Science Al), Physics; or credit of at least 27 points of Group 1 subjects in the areas listed above.
Note: because of the broad range of subject areas involved in post-primary science teaching, students are strongly advised to have at least one Group 1 subject in the Biological Sciences and at least one Group 1 subject in the Physical Sciences.
Syllabus
An examination of the role of science in the school curriculum.
The development and implementation of school science programs. The impact of
a
range of textual and curricular materials. Emphasis is placed on the development of knowledge and skills needed by teachers of science, especially in relation to laboratory work.References
Education Department of South Australia The Do It Yourself Curriculum Guide Government Printer, Adelaide, 1977 Haysom J Sutton C (eds) Theory into Practice McGraw-Hill,
London, 1974
Nellist J Nichol) B (eds) Association for Science Education : Science Teacher's Handbook Hutchinson, London, 1986 Trowbridge, LW Bybee, RW Becoming a post-primary School
Science Teacher (4th ed) Merrill, Columbus, Ohio, 1986 Junior Science Method Collection of reference and resource materials to be purchased by students.
Assessment
(i) satisfactory completion of at least four assignments (totalling approximately 1500 words) and (ii) satisfactory participation in class work. Asessment is on a Pass/Fail basis contributing to the result in Education D or Education C10.
Method of Teaching: Biology (MOT04)
Prerequisite
Biology Al and either credit of 12 points in Biology subjects at Group 2 level together with credit of 12 points in Biology subjects at Group 3 level or a credit of 12 points in Biology subjects at Group 2 level and Group 3 together with a pass or concurrent enrolment in Environmental Science C subjects. In addition, students are required to have passed or to be enrolled in Method of Teaching - Junior Science A or B.
From 1990 the prerequisites will become: Biology Al and either credit of at least 16 points in Biology subjects at Group 2 level together with at least 8 points in Biology subjects at Group 3 level, or Biology Al and credit of at least 12 points in Biology subjects at Group 2 and Group 3, together with a pass or concurrent enrolment in Environmental Science C subjects.
In addition, students are required to have passed or to be enrolled in Method of Teaching • Junior Science A or B.
Syllabus
Topics will Include: an Introduction to biology teaching, teacher attributes and concerns, Victorian school course aims and content, the learning process, teaching approaches and methods for effective learning, teacher and student roles and behaviours, methods appropriate to differing aims, content and contexts, biology curricula, materials and other resources, evaluation of student performance, design and evaluation of biology curricula In terms of effective learning and teaching, teacher self-evaluation and teacher development. •
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References
Morgan, DG (ed) Biological Science : the Web of Life Teacher's Guide. Part 1 1987 ed. Australian Academy of Science, Canberra 1986
VCE Course Description: Biology Group f VCAB, 1987 Further reading lists will be provided to students.
Involvement Time and Teaching Methods
The Involvement Time for this component is approximately 60 hours. There will be one 1.5 hours lecture/discussion/
workshop session per week for a total of 16 weeks over two semesters.
Assessment
(i) assignments on theoretical and practical aspects of biology teaching (100%). Satisfactory participation in the class program is required. Assessment is on a Pass/Fail basis, contributing to the result in Education D or Education C10.
Method of Teaching: Chemistry (MOT05)
Prerequisite
Credit of at least 15 points in Chemistry at Group 2 level (B- level), or an approved equivalent. In addition, students are required to have passed or to be enrolled in Method of teaching - Junior Science A or B.
Syllabus
Topics will be selected from the following: content and rationale for the existing course and curriculum materials;
classroom interactions; teaching strategies - lesson, unit and syllabus planning; laboratory organization, management and safety; assessment, evaluation and diagnosis (including role of VCAB); demonstration techniques; concept mapping;
language and sexism; computers in chemistry; catering for individual differences.
References
A reading guide is issued to students.
Involvement Time and Teaching Methods
The Involvement Time for this component is approximately 60 hours. There will be one 1.5 hours lecture/discussion/
workshop session per week for a total of 16 weeks over two semesters.
Assessment
(i) three major assignments (including a seminar presentation) and a number of short assignments (100%). Participation in classes is required. Assessment is on a Pass/Fail basis, contributing to the result in Education D or Education C10.
Method of Teaching: Computer Science (MOT39)
Prerequisite
Credit of at least 33 points in Computer Studies subjects, including at least 9 points at the Group 3 level. In addition, students are required to have passed or be enrolled in in Method of Teaching: Computer Studies.
Syllabus
A study of the objectives of senior level computer science courses. Examination of various Year 11 course guidelines, and a detailed study of the syllabus and assessment for VCE Computer Science. Further topics will include: current developments, teaching social issues in computer science courses, girls and computers, and the role of the computer co- ordinator.
References
Papert, S Mindstorms Harvester Press, Sussex, 1980
VCE Computer Science Course Outline (current edition) VCAB, Melbourne
Additional references, including journal references, will be given throughout the course.
Involvement Time and Teaching Methods
The Involvement Time for this component is approximately 60 hours. There will be one 1.5 hour lecture/discussion/workshop session per week for a total of 16 weeks over two semesters.
Assessment
(i) participation in class and short assignments (50%); (ii) preparation and presentation of a seminar paper (15%); (iii) a major assignment (20%); and (iv) a resource collection (15%).
Participation in classes and completion of all projects and assignments is required. Assessment is on a Pass/Fail basis, contributing to the result in Education D or Education C10.
Method of Teaching: Environmental Science (MOT14)
Prerequisites
Either a pass or a concurrent enrolment in Environmental Science C subjects or an approved equivalent. In addition, students are required to have passed or to be enrolled in Method of Teaching - Junior Science A or B.
Syllabus
A study of the teaching of Environmental Science in post- primary schools. Students with appropriate backgrounds may be given an opportunity to pursue Method studies in earth science and agricultural science.
Topics will include: the broad objectives for environmental education; the Stapp-Cox model for environmental education and its implementation within Victoria. The design, introduction and evaluation of the Year 12 Environmental Science course;
consideration of the role of environmental education in the general school program with emphasis on Years 11 and 12;
and the evaluation and utilisation of available curriculum materials and resources in unit planning for various school levels.
References
Greenhall, A Environmental Education: A Teachers' Handbook Longman Cheshire, Melbourne, 1978
Further reading lists will be provided.
Involvement Time and Teaching Methods
The Involvement Time for this subject is 60 hours. There will be one 1.5 hours lecture/seminar per week for a total of 16 weeks over two semesters.
Assessment
(i) participation and assignments (100%). Participation in classes and completion of all projects and assignments is required. Assessment is on a Pass/Fail basis, contributing to the result in Education D.
Method of Teaching: Physics (MOT30)
Prerequisite
Credit of at least 15 points in Physics subjects at Group 2 or an approved equivalent. In addition, students are required to have passed or to be enrolled in Method of Teaching: Junior Science A or B.
Syllabus
An introduction to the various components of a post-primary Physics course and the place of Physics in the curriculum.
Topics will include: aids to physics teaching - films, loops, overhead projectors, stroboscopic photography, programmed materials; alternative courses and curricular materials; lesson,
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unit and syllabus planning; laboratory organization, management and safety; assessment, evaluation and diagnosis; item-writing and test construction; the general principles involved in the design, supervision and assessment of school-based options; review of current journal articles on physics education.
References
A Reading Guide is issued to students.
Involvement Time and Teaching Methods
The Involvement Time for this component is approximately 60 hours. There will be one 1.5 hours lecture/discussion/
workshop session per week for a total of 14 weeks over two semesters.
Assessment
(i) three major assignments, a demonstration, and two short assignments (100%). Attendance at and participation in classes is required. Assessment is on a Pass/Fail basis, contributing to the result in Education D or Education C10.
Method of Teaching: Senior Mathematics (MOT24)
Prerequisite
Credit of at least 36 points in Mathematic subjects, preferably including studies in each of Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics. In addition, students are required to have passed or to be enrolled in Method of Teaching - Junior Mathematics A or B.
Syllabus
A study of methods of teaching some of the important concepts in senior post-pnmary mathematics. Topics will include: the skills and concepts, and their interconnection, which can realistically be expected of students at various stages of their post-primary schooling; concepts found to present special difficulties, and relevant teaching strategies; resources available to teachers and students of mathematics at the senior level; problem-solving; examination techniques;
'alternative' courses.
References
Fawcett, HP Cummins, KB The Teaching of Mathematics from Counting to Calculus Merrill, Columbus, Ohio, 1970 Marjoram, DTE Teaching Mathematics Heinemann, London,
1974
Additional references will be given throughout the course.
Involvement Time and Teaching Methods
The Involvement Time for this component is approximately 60 hours. There will be one 1.5 hours workshop/discussion/
laboratory session per week for a total of 13 weeks over two semesters.
Assessment
(i) participation in and preparation for weekly sessions (30%);
(ii) a major assignment (25%); (iii) preparation and presentation of a class paper (25°0); and (iv) two research assignments (20%). Students must participate in all classes and complete all assignments and projects. Assessment is on a Pass/Fail basis, contributing to the result in Education D or Education C10.
Method of Teaching: Computer Studies (MOTO6)
Prerequisite
Credit of at least 18 points in Computer Studies subjects; or an approved equivalent set of studies in subjects with an appropriate computing base.
Syllabus
An investigation of the rationale and objectives of computer education and how these objectives can be achieved 'across the curriculum' as set out in current Commonwealth and State policies. Examination of guidelines for various courses.
Resources and logistics: human, funding, hardware, software, suitable programming languages, word processors, data bases and spreadsheets. Related issues: keyboarding skills, computers as a teacher's 'tool', girls and computers, computer careers.
References
Anderson, J Computing in Australian Schools Australian Council for Educational Research, Melbourne, 1984 Commonwealth Schools Commission Teaching, Learning and
Computers National Advisory Committee on Computers in Schools, ACT, 1984
Woodhouse, D McDougall, A Computers: Promise and Challenge in Education Blackwell, Melbourne, 1985 Additional references, including journal references, will be given throughout the course.
Involvement Time and Teaching Methods
The Involvement Time for this component is approximately 60 hours. There will be one 1.5 hours workshop/discussion/
laboratory session per week for a total of 16 weeks over two semesters. Excursions may substitute for some of these sessions.
Assessment
(i) participation in class and short assignments (50%); (ii) preparation and presentation of a seminar paper (15%); (iii) a major assignment (20%); and (iii) a resource collection (15%).
Participation in all classes and the completion of all assignments and projects is required. Assessment is on a Pass/Fail basis, contributing to the result in Education D or Education C10.
Method of Teaching: Further Studies in School Mathematics (MOT21)
Prerequisite
This method may be taken only In conjunction with Method of Teaching - Senior Mathematics or Method of Teaching - Computer Science, the prerequisites for which must have been satisfied.
Syllabus
Students explore in depth some aspects of contemporary mathematics teaching. Areas for special study may include:
the development of teaching aids and materials, the development and/or evaluation of curricular materials, and catering for particular groups of children. Students have the opportunity to investigate other areas in consultation with the lecturer in charge.
References
As for Method of Teaching • Junior Mathematics A and Senior Mathematics.
Involvement Time and Teaching Methods
The Involvement Time for this component is approximately 60 hours. There will be one 1.5 hours workshop/discussion/
laboratory session per week for a total of 15 weeks, and one 1- hour session for one week, over two semesters. Excursions may substitute for some of these sessions.
A ment
(I) participation In and preparation for weekly sessions (30%);
(ii) presentation of a class paper (30%); (III) short investigations (20%); and (Iv) construction of materials for the mathematics classroom (20%). Participation in all classes and the completion of all assignments and projects is required.
Assessment Is on a pass/fail basis, contributing to the result In Education D or Education C10.