Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Method 1: Curriculum and pedagogy in Year 7 to 10
Credit Points: 12.00
Course Coordinator: Phil Poulton
Course Coordinator Phone: Please email
Course Coordinator Email: phil.poulton@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Bundoora
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course is part of a series of two method courses designed to develop your knowledge and skills to teach in your chosen specialist discipline area in secondary school settings.
This course offers a comprehensive understanding of curriculum and pedagogy tailored to your specialisation in Years 7 to 10. You will investigate a range of existing resources to teach your specialisation using a critical lens, including appropriate digital technologies to enrich and innovate in learning and teaching. Emphasis lies on interpreting assessment data, fostering student engagement, and promoting educational innovation. Moreover, it hones your ability to design impactful lesson plans, craft lesson sequences/unit plans, differentiate learning activities, and adeptly manage classroom dynamics using effective communication strategies for all learners.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
This course contributes to the following BP320PSE Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary) Program Learning Outcomes:
PLO 1 Develop and demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and practical knowledge through one or more of the following practices: planning using data; teaching and learning; assessing; feedback and professional judgement; and appraising impact of teaching across a range of disciplines.
PLO 3 Support students to develop the skills needed to become collaborative, problem-solving, creative learners with agency, and innovative and engaged members of society.
PLO 6 Apply initiative, judgement, creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which may include the use of new technologies and teaching tools, to enhance your practice and to provide growth opportunities for students.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
| CLO | Graduate APST* | |
| 1 | Comprehend and explain the fundamental concepts outlined in the Year 7-10 curriculum within your specialised learning Area | 2.1, 2.2 |
| 2 | Apply pedagogy that reflect contemporary principles and practices in your specialisation area for Years 7 – 10 with a focus on engagement and differentiation for culturally and intellectually diverse student cohorts. | 1.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4 |
| 3 | Critique and use a range of pedagogical approaches and resources, including digital technologies in your specialisation area. | 2.2, 2.6, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 7.3 |
| 4 | Analyse assessment data, apply assessment methods, provide effective student feedback, and understand moderation. | 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
* Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as workshops, tutorials, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. The teaching and learning in this course will be primarily online.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
A Library Subject Guide for the discipline this course is aligned to can be found here: https://rmit.libguides.com/education
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes (CLO) and on your development against the program learning outcomes. The assessment is also mapped against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST).
Assessment Tasks
| Title | Weighting | CLOs | APSTs | |
| AT1 | Analysis of student work samples (individual task) | 20% | 4 | 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
| AT2 | Planning a lesson sequence (individual task) | 40% | 1, 2 |
2.1, 2.2 1.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4 |
| AT3 | Microteaching presentation with annotated lesson segment and peer feedback (group task) with individual reflection | 40% | 2, 3 |
1.5, 2.2, 2.6, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4 7.3 |
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.