Part III. TEACHING PROCEDURES
MATHEMATICS 2 MATHEMATICS 2
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.
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.
SCIENCE SCIENCE s
This course is designed to explore the scientific approach towards develop- ing and understanding of the world around us. No prior knowledge of science will be assumed; the course will not present any particular scientific discipline, such as biology, chemistry, or physics. Rather, a range of scientific content will be used to assist students gain an appreciation of the scientific approach.
Emphasis throughout the course will be on student participation in experi- mentation and seminar discussions. Formal lectures will be minimal.
An appreciation of the principles of scientific experimentation will be developed through:
(i) scientific activities appropriate for primary school children
(ii) care of animals and plants appropriate for the classroom, and the development of related activities
(iii) an extended scientific study of a problem, either proposed .by the student or selected from a range of suggested topics of investigation.
To provide a critical examination of scientific claims, discussion groups conducted by students will be organized around:
(i) topics of current interest such as science and religion, the social effects of science, extra-sensory perception
(ii) controversial books, such as Chariot of the Gods, The Double Ilelix, The Human Zoo, The Territorial Imperative
Iri addition to an exploration of current scientific practice, an examination of some historic and philosophic literature on science will assist in identifying the scientific approach to knowledge. The implications of this approach for primary school practice will be considered.
Assessment
There will be no final examination. Assessment will be based on a con- tinuous record of experiences in science, with prepared reports where appropriate.
SCIENCE 2
The starting point will be the presentation, through lectures, films, visiting speakers, and texts, of a number of assertions made about the current environmental crisis. At the conclusion of this introductory period each student will present a critical evaluation of an assertion about the environ- mental crisis.
a topic or topics of investigation into man and/or his impact on the environ- ment and the implications for his survival will be undertaken. Within their selected areas of study students will work under the supervision of a staff member who has a similar interest. It is expected that staff will be available to supervise activities within the behavioural, earth, genetic, natural, philosophic, physical, and physiological sciences.
A review of relevant ideas and experimental investigations into selected topics rising from group discussions will be undertaken. A report on these investigations will be required.
During term 3 seminars will be arranged to enable an exchange of information between the groups.
SCIENCE 3
Members of staff will offer for student selection a number of experimental investigations within areas of their own scientific interest. Students will elect to work with a staff member on one or more of these areas; it is hoped that investigations within the biological, earth, and physical sciences will be available.
A review of relevant ideas and a report based on results of experimental investigations will be required. Arrangements will be made for students who wish to study the major ideas inherent in one of the traditional areas of the scientific world.
Students will, in conjunction with staff members, arrange and participate in regular science seminars on topics of current scientific interest.
It is expected that students undertaking science as a major study will select the science option for procedures and practice of teaching.