Program Overview
This HASS upskilling program for qualified teachers encompasses the pedagogy and curriculum for History, Civics, Geography, Economics, and Business (Years 7-10), with a focus on teaching strategies, curriculum planning, and learning resource and assessment creation. Utilizing SimLab technology for simulated lesson experiences, the program enables teachers to refine their skills and confidently teach HASS subjects. Its flexibility through part-time, on-campus, and online options allows for convenient learning alongside professional commitments.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This major is designed for qualified teachers who are interested in upskilling in HASS. You’ll learn the pedagogy/curriculum of HASS, including the principles and practices of teaching and learning HASS from Years 7-10 in History, Civics, Geography, Economics and Business. A key focus will be placed on teaching strategies, curriculum planning and the creation of learning resources and assessments. You’ll develop resource portfolios on allocated topics of work which will include a variety of learning experiences that draw links to educational theories and practices.
- Understand teaching and assessment strategies for a diverse range of students
- Learn different theoretical approaches from curriculum and pedagogy that can be applied in practice
- Develop the ability to evaluate and plan for your own professional growth using reflective practice
Program Description:
- This major is designed for qualified teachers who want to upskill in HASS.
- It covers the pedagogy/curriculum of HASS, including the principles and practices of teaching and learning HASS from Years 7-10 in History, Civics, Geography, Economics and Business.
- The program focuses on teaching strategies, curriculum planning, and the creation of learning resources and assessments.
- Students will develop resource portfolios on allocated topics of work, which will include a variety of learning experiences that draw links to educational theories and practices.
- Students will be able to apply their knowledge in simulated lessons using SimLab technology.
Teaching:
- The program utilizes SimLab technology, a virtual classroom using actors and avatars, which is the only technology of its kind in WA.
- The program offers part-time, on-campus, and online options to help students fit study into their working life.
- Students will have dedicated Student Success Advisors to help them along their postgraduate journey.
Careers:
- Upon completing this major, you could forge a career teaching Humanities and Social Science to years 7-10 in the Western Australian school curriculum.
Other:
- The program is offered as a major within the Graduate Certificate in Education and the Master of Education.
- The program requires a total of 12 credit points.
- The program includes the following required units:
- EDN503 Teaching History and Civics (7-10) (3 credit points)
- EDN504 Teaching Geography and Economics (7-10) (3 credit points)
- EDN523 Learning: Multiple Perspectives, Secondary Curriculum (6 credit points)
- The program is available to both domestic and international students.
- The program is offered part-time.
- The program has a Murdoch code of MJ-HSED.
- The program has a CRICOS code.
- The program has a selection rank.
- The program has an offer cut-off day of 30/9.
- The program has an offer display of 3 years.
