Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Humanities and Social Sciences Education)
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (Humanities and Social Sciences Education)
Focuses on teaching processes, content and skills that will equip students to teach social science subjects. Students aiming to fill specialist social sciences teaching roles in senior secondary (Years 11 and 12) can elect to specialise in Modern History, Geography, Economics, Accounting and Finance, Business Management and Enterprise, and Politics…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Focuses on teaching processes, content and skills that will equip students to teach social science subjects.
Students aiming to fill specialist social sciences teaching roles in senior secondary (Years 11 and 12) can elect to specialise in Modern History, Geography, Economics, Accounting and Finance, Business Management and Enterprise, and Politics and Law. Emphasis is given to inquiry-based practical work, demonstrations, independent and co-operative group learning, whole class discussions, and use of information communication technology to ensure effective teaching and learning practices in secondary Humanities and Social Sciences. Units in this program address key social science understandings and provide the content knowledge, skills and values needed to address the demands and opportunities of Humanities and Social Sciences in secondary schools.
Learning Outcomes
Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to create positive learning environments in social science.
Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly in both written and oral formats.
Critically reflect using accredited standards, mentor feedback and the ECA Code of Ethics to demonstrate responsibility and accountability and plan for continued collaborative and autonomous professional learning and development.
Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of social science and the Australian curriculum and teaching strategies for social science teaching in secondary education.
Demonstrate leadership, exercise professional judgement and collaborate to plan, problem solve and make decisions in social science.
Exercise critical thinking and judgement to plan and implement social science programs for a range of students with diverse abilities and needs, and assess the outcomes.
Review analyse and synthesise knowledge of teaching strategies to plan for the content of social science teaching.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Graduates will be eligible to seek employment in both government and non-government secondary schools teaching Humanities and Social Sciences.
Possible future job titles
Secondary Social Science Teacher
REQUIREMENTS
There are various ways to meet our admission requirements, such as:
Secondary school results
Successful completion of one year of tertiary study from a recognised institution
Completed Diploma program from a recognised institution
English competency requirements:
International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening.
TOEFL iBT: 70 (no individual score less than 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 550, including Test of Written English of 5 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years.)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 52, with no scores less than 50. (Results are typically valid for only two years.)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and internationally.ECU was awarded university status in 1991, but despite its relative youth, the University has a proud history of more than a century of service to education in Western Australia and is recognised for its teaching and learning, excellence in research, and partnerships with the community.We have more than 23,300 students, including around 18,500 undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates. Approximately 3,600 international students attend the University, originating from 104 countries.We are a progressive University with courses developed through ongoing industry input, and employing lecturers who engage fully with their students. We’re a university that knows while knowledge is important, understanding comes from experience –experience that enables you to adapt what you’ve learned to whatever opportunities come your way. Because that’s when you do more than just survive in this world. You thrive in it.
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