Graduate Diploma in Education
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Syllabus
This Method considers the teaching of environmental science in post-primary schools. Students with appropnate backgrounds may be given an opportunity to pursue Method studies in earth science and agricultural science. 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 within the general school program with emphasis on Years 11 and 12; the evaluation and utilisation of available curriculum materials and resources in unit planning for various school levels.
Text
Greenall, A Environmental Education: a teachers' handbook Melbourne: Longman Cheshire 1978 Reference lists will be provided.
Assessment
Based on participation and the submission of assignments throughout the year
Method of Teaching Physics (Group 2) (MOT30)
Prerequisite: Approved Physics studies at the second-year tertiary level or an approved equivalent Syllabus
This study is an introduction to the various aspects of a secondary physics course and its place in the total curriculum. It includes an outline of the rationale, methodology and learning materials associated with each of the alternative approaches recommended for the HSC Physics course. Topics include: aids to physics teaching – film, loops, overhead projectors, stroboscopic photography, programmed materials;
alternative courses and curricular materials; lesson, unit and syllabus planning; laboratory organisation, 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; and review of current journal articles on physics education.
Texts
Haysom, J F & Sutton. C R (eds) Theory into Practice London: McGraw-Hill 1974 Lewis, J L Teaching School Physics Harmondsworth: Penguin 1972
Assessment
Based on participation in sessions throughout the year, and on the submission of at least two assignments.
Method of Teaching — Senior Mathematics (Group 2) (MOT24)
Prerequisite: Students are required to have passed, or to be currently enrolled in. Method of Teaching — Junior Mathematics A or Method of Teaching — Junior Mathematics B. In addition, passes in tertiary Mathematics subjects equivalent to at least one-third of an undergraduate course are required, preferably including some Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics.
Syllabus
Topics include the methods of teaching some of the important topics in senior secondary mathematics;
skills and concepts, and their interconnection, which one can realistically expect of students at various stages of their secondary 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
Butter. D H & Wren, F L The Teaching of Secondary Mathematics New York: McGraw-Hill 1972 Fawcett, H P & Cummins, K B The Teaching of Mathematics from Counting to Calculus Columbus
(Ohio): Merrill 1970
Majorant, D T E Teaching Mathematics London: Heinemann Polya, G How to Solve it Princeton (NJ): Princeton Univ Press Assessment
Based on participation in classes throughout the year. a seminar paper of approximately 1,500 words, and a number of short assignments.
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Methods of TeachingMethod of Teaching — Computer Studies (Group 2) (MOT06)
Prerequisite: Students are required to have passed, or to be currently enrolled in one of the Methods — Junior Mathematics A or B. In addition, students must have successfully completed approved computer science studies at the second-year tertiary level or an approved equivalent.
Syllabus
The rationale and objectives of computer education and its place in schools. Examination of various Victorian, interstate and overseas course guidelines. Hardware and software requirements and resources. The HSC Computer Science course. Current developments.
Books
Appropriate references will be given throughout the course.
Assessment
Based on class participation and related activities (30%) and up to four assignments (70%).
Method of Teaching — Junior Mathematics B (Group 3) (MOT23)
Prerequisite: As for Method of Teaching — Junior Mathematics A Syllabus
This study is similar to Method of Teaching — Junior Mathematics A. but focuses only on fundamental issues in junior and middle school mathematics teaching. The emphasis is on the use of aids and teaching strategies in the classroom.
Books
As for Method of Teaching — Junior Mathematics A.
Assessment
Based on a paper of no fewer than 1,500 words and a written evaluation of a selected teaching aid.
Method of Teaching — Further Studies in School Science (Group 3) (MOT33)
This Method study is intended for students specialising in science methods.
Prerequisite: This Method study may be taken only in conjunction with Method of Teaching - Biology or Chemistry or Environmental Science or Physics
Syllabus
An examination of innovations in science education, and contemporary issues concerned wth teaching science in schools. Students undertake a project related to one of these aspects.
References
Students are expected to consult recent research literature in such joumals as Australian Science Teachers Journal, American Biology, Teacher, Education in Chemistry, Journal of Research in Science Teaching, The School Science Review, Science Education and The Physics Teacher.
Assessment
Based on a project of about 3,500 words.
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Method of Teaching — Junior Science B (Group 3) (MOT35)
Prerequisite: As for Method of Teaching — Junior Science A Syllabus
This Method study is designed to introduce students to the teaching of science in secondary schools. It is designed to be taken in conjunction with studies in mathematics methods or with a combination of mathematics and a senior secondary school science method.
The Method is similar to Method of Teaching — Junior Science A, but focuses only on fundamental issues in science teaching in Years 7-10.
Books
As for Method of Teaching — Junior Science A.
Assessment
Based on performance on two or more assignments during the year and on satisfactory participation in classwork.
Method of Teaching — Further Studies in School Mathematics (Group 3) (MOT21)
Prerequisite: This Method study may only be taken in conjunction with Method of Teaching — Senior Mathematics
Syllabus
Students explore in depth some aspects of contemporary mathematics teaching. Areas for special study may include the development of teaching aids and matenals, the development and/Or the evaluation of curricular matenals, catering for gifted children. Students have the opportunity to investigate other areas.
Books
As for Method of Teaching — Senior Mathematics.
Assessment
Based on participation in classes throughout the year, and a major project under the direction of the lecturer, e.g. tutoring a student and keeping a journal as a record of progress and planning or bridging the gap between mathematics and other subjects in secondary curricula.