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The Humanities and Social Sciences specialisation equips students with key understandings of Humanities and Social Science education and provides the extended content knowledge required to address the demands and opportunities of the 7-10 secondary school Humanities and Social Science curriculum. Emphasis is given to inquiry-based practical work, demonstrations, co-operative group work, whole class discussions and use of information communication technology, to ensure effective learning and teaching practices in secondary science. Planning, teaching, and assessment strategies are developed within a range of science content areas.
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Humanities and Social Sciences teacher; Primary Teacher; HASS teacher; teacher in regional, rural and remote communities.
Graduates of this course will be eligible to apply for registration with the Teacher Registration Board of WA. Graduates will be eligible to work as primary school teachers and to teach Humanities and Social Sciences from Year 7-10.
Complete the following 7 units (105cp):
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MAE1250 | Foundations of Primary Mathematics | 15 |
| HPE2240 | Health and Physical Education in Primary Schools | 15 |
| HIS1107 | Australian History | 15 |
| GEO1150 | Geography and Environment: People, Pattern, Process | 15 |
| ECF1110 | Fundamentals of Economics | 15 |
| POL1305 | Australian Government and Politics | 15 |
| HSS2130 | Teaching and Learning in Humanities and Social Sciences | 15 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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