EDUCATION
EDUCATION 4 METHOD STUDIES
In addition to one of the programs, all students must undertake two method studies.
An exception to this rule is that HDTS Physical Education students undertake only one method study. A detailed list of method studies available appears below.
METHOD OF TEACHING - DRAMA
The program comprises one 2-hour session a week throughout the year. The session may take a variety of forms, e.g. lecture, seminar, discussion, or practical workshop.
Sessions at the College will be supplemented by observation of experienced teachers in the classroom, and by community centred activities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Students must accept the demand for regular practical work and attendance.
Prerequisite: Credit of 21 points in Drama including either Drama 1311 or Drama C11.
SYLLABUS
The program deals with the methods and materials of drama education in relation to the needs of children in secondary schools.
BOOKS
There are no specific titles recommended for preliminary reading. Students will be referred to relevant texts from time to time throughout the year.
ASSESSMENT
There are no formel examinations although students will be required to complete some written work such as assignments or class papers throughout the year.
Additional information: Inquiries should be directed to the Secretary, Drama Depart- ment, room 211, Arts Centre.
METHOD OF TEACHING - ECONOMICS AND COMMERCE
Each unit will occupy the equivalent of one hour a week throughout the year.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Double Method
Students undertaking all their Method studies in the Business Studies Department will select any four units from the six available.
Single Method
Students who wish to undertake the equivalent of only one Method subject in the Business Studies Department may select any two units from the six available.
All students enrolled in Economics and Commerce Method will be required to attend:
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1. A core program held during the weeks preceding the first school experience as a general orientation to school experience with specific reference to business studies.
2. Scheduled classes throughout the year after the first teaching round.
METHOD UNITS AVAILABLE 1. Method of Accountancy
Prerequisite: Accountancy B 1 or B2 or their equivalent 2. Method of Consumer Education
Prerequisite: Nil 3. Method of Economics
Prerequisite: Economics 81 or its equivalent 4. Method of Legal Studies
Prerequisite: Legal Studies A or its equivalent 5. Method of Stenographic Studies
Prerequisite: Stenographic Studies A or its equivalent 6. Methodology of Economics and Commerce
Prerequisite: This unit is only available to students enrolled in three of the above five Method units, and is not available to those students able to meet the pre- reouisites for at least four of the above Method units.
SYLLABUS
These units should be seen as an introduction to the teaching of business studies subjects in Victorian secondary schools. Each unit will consider the basic teaching model: objectives, method, content, resources, and evaluation in terms of teaching and pupil warning within the area bounded by economics and commercial subjects.
Teaching-Learning System for Business Education New York: McGraw-Hill 1975
Compak Fitzroy: VCTA 1975
A Curriculum for Living Fitzroy: VCTA
Methods of Teaching Business Subjects 3rd edn New York: McGraw-Hill 1965
Method of Basic Business and Economic Education Cincinnati: South-Western 1965
Resource Materials in Consumer Education Fitzroy: VCTA 1976
Teaching Economics (available VCTA) Curriculum Development (available VCTA)
Philosophy and Psychology of Teaching Type- writing New York: Pitman 1970
BOOKS General:
Popham, E Let a/
Victorian Commercial Teachers' Association Victorian Commercial
Teachers Association Method Units:
Accounting.
Tonne, H et al
Consumer Education:
Daughtrey, A Victorian Commercial
Teachers' Association Economics:
Lee. N
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Whitehead, 0 Stenographic Studies:
Russon, A R et al
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Further information on references will be provided within each method unit.
Subscription to the Victorian Commercial Teachers' Association is recommended.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment will be based on the year's work: part icipation will comprise 50 per cent and assignments, excercises and completion of materials — 50 per cent.
METHOD OF TEACHING - ENGLISH
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Participation in organised classes is assumed unless other acceptable arrangements are made with the lecturer-in-charge.
Prerequisite: English B or an approved equivalent
Students with other academic backgrounds may be admitted following agreement with the lecturer-in-charge. Backgrounds relevant for such arrangements include philosophy, linguistics, sociology and psychology.
SYLLABUS
Traditional topics incorporated in activities during the year include skills in reading and writing, and approaches to literature including poetry, the novel, drama and other literary forms. These are investigated in such a way as to indicate that the relevant skills and approaches depend on the persons involved, especially the adoles- cent with whom the teacher deals, and on the context in which learning takes place.
Activities may also include investigation of important ideas and procedures recently introduced, as these affect the English classroom and teacher. Such ideas and procedures include the uses of different forms of classroom organisation, specific and individual learning techniques, alternative styles of assessment, non-verbal communi- cation, games, surveys and questionnaires.
Much of the inquiry in English Method centres on the pragmatic context of class- room teaching and learning, and chose working in this Method will constantly be asked to relate their insights and questions to the school situation. As well, teachers- in-training are encouraged to raise issues pertinent to their own work in English in schools.
BOOKS
Reading lists are made available from time to time throughout the year, and lists a re also available at the beginning of the academic year from the lecturer-in-charge.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment will be negotiated with individual students, and is related to part icipation in classes.
METHOD OF TEACHING - FILM AND TELEVISION
This program is taught by the Film and Television Department and comprises one 2-hour class a week except during 3-week blocks of Practice Teaching.
Prerequisite: Credit of 21 points in Film and Television subjects, or an approved equivalent
SYLLABUS/TREATMENT
The main concerns of this program are the role of studies of film and telvision, and the ways in which activity in the area might best be initiated and conducted in a secondary school. Of particular concern will be ways of integrating such activity into activities in other areas.
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There will be a series of workshops which explore classroom materials within typical classroom limitations, discussions including a range of visiting speakers from schools, and visits to schools and other institutions.
BOOKS
Appropriate reading will be recommended during the year. Some or all of the follow- ing will be used:
Amheim, R Visual Thinking London: Faber 1970
Gattegno, C Towards a Visual Culture New York: Discus/Avon 1971
Korot, B & Schneider, I (ads) Kids and Video — Radical Software New York:
Gordon & Breech 1974
Ferguson, R Group Film Making London: Studio Vista 1969 Lowndes, D Film Making in Schools London: Batsford 1968 ASSESSMENT
Assessment is based on participation in workshop and discussion sessions, on several short assignments deriving from workshops and usually involving a production in film, sound or other media, and on one major project with a child or small group of children.
METHOD OF TEACHING - FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Prerequisite: French C, or studies in another foreign language to an equivalent level, or an approved equivalent prerequisite. Students, especially native speakers of a foreign language, whose language studies do not meet this requirement and who nevertheless with to undertake this method should apply to the lecturer-in-charge.
SYLLABUS
This program involves a study of principles and practice in foreign language teaching, with special emphasis on the teaching of the language skills by means of audio-oral techniques, materials and equipment. The three methods thoroughly discussed are Modified Direct, Audio-Lingual and Audio-Visual.
Such topics as listening comprehension, conversation, reading comprehension, vocab- ulary, grammar, pattern practice, composition and testing are treated in context.
Text books and other materials available are critically examined.
Other topics include group work and individualisation, singing and games, the use of the felt-board and ABC radio and television language programs.
The program includes a consideration of the aims and objectives of foreign language teaching, the choice of foreign languages to be taught in Australian schools, and the Place of cultural studies and activities.
BOOKS
Preliminary Reading:
Allen, E D & Valette, R M Modern Language Classroom Techniques: A Handbook New York: Harcourt, Brace &
Lalo, R Jovanovich 1972
Language Teaching, A Scientific Approach New York: McGraw-Hill 1964
Rivers,
W The Psychologist and the Foreign Language Teacher W
Chicago: Un iv of Chicago Press 1964
Rivers, Teaching Foreign Language Skills Chicago: Univ of Chicago Press 1968
ASSESSMENT
A series of three assignments set during the year will be used to assess students on Practical and theoretical aspects of the program.
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METHOD OF TEACHING - GEOGRAPHY
This program has the following structure:
1. For fourth year students undertaking block Practice Teaching: two class hours a week throughout the year except during Practice Teaching.
2. For fourth year students undertaking concurrent Practice Teaching: two class hours a week in Terms 1 and 2.
3. For fourth year Environmental Science students: one class hour a week in Terms 2 and 3.
4. For third year Environmental Science students: one class hour a week in Term
1.
Prerequisite: Credit of 21 points in Geography, including 12 points beyond Group 1 level, or approved equivalent studies
SYLLABUS
The program seeks to acquaint students with a wide range of teaching materials, strategies and curriculum ideas so that they in turn can select those which are consist- ent with their own developing educational philosophies and their own capacities. The use of discussion techniques, inquiry and expository modes, field work, simulations, group work and a range of audio-visual materials enable the staff and students to explore a number of approaches which might also be appropriate at the second
ary school level. The program will include consideration of philosophical and theoret
ical issues, teaching approaches and techniques, curriculum issues, teacher-student inter- action, resources for learning, language and literacy.BOOKS Bacon, P (ed) Graves, N Graves, N (ed)
Focus on Geography Washington: NCSS 1970 Geography in Education London: Heinemann 1975 New Movements in the Study and Teaching of
Geography Melbourne: Cheshire 1972 ASSESSMENT
Assessment will be negotiated with individual students or groups of students.
Additional information: Inquiries should be directed to the Secretary, Department of Geography, room 309, 1959 Building.
METHOD OF TEACHING - HISTORY
Prerequisite: Credit of 12 points in History at the Group 2 level or an approved equivalent
SYLLABUS
An investigation into historical methodology which incorporates the following aspects:
(a) aims and objectives (b) evaluation of objectives
(c) selection and organisation of appropriate subject matter (d) selection and organisation of appropriate learning activities (e) thinking and valuing skills
(f) measurements (g) planning.
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