Skip to content
  • CTP
  • Student
  • Staff
  • Contact us
Book a discovery call
Eastern Logo
Study with us
Study at Eastern
Open Day
Browse Courses
Browse Units
Overseas Students
Timetables
Census Dates
Casual Study
Fees
Admissions Information
Academic Integrity
Access and Equity
Life at Eastern
Student Support
Events
Alumni
Important Dates
Library
About us
Faculty and Staff
Governance
Statement of Belief
Quality, Accreditation and Standards
Policies
College Constitution
Publications & Reports
Strategic Plan
Graduate Attributes
Employment Opportunities
Donate
Apply now

Primary Humanities

ES914.506
This unit will provide pre-service teachers with the opportunity to engage with current knowledge and understanding about the structure and substance of the Humanities, students’ developmental levels relevant to this area of learning, and pedagogical approaches for improving their levels of competence in knowledge and process skills specific to the Humanities. Through this unit pre-service teachers will engage with and develop their knowledge of the current curriculum for the Humanities subjects. The unit will also focus on developing and applying the pre-service teachers’ knowledge and understanding about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Christian perspectives on content and pedagogies relevant to the Humanities. Through this unit pre-service teachers will critically analyse pedagogies for assessing students’ learning needs in Humanities and developing effective learning experiences that will engage and cater for a diverse range of students. The unit will explore a range of resources for engaging and supporting students in their learning in the Humanities. The unit will also focus on developing the pre-service teachers’ personal competence in utilising ICT for processes specific to the Humanities, in order to enhance students’ learning in this discipline and in ICTs. This unit will also focus on developing the pre-service teachers’ personal proficiencies in content knowledge and process skills in the Humanities, and incorporates Christian faith, worldview and Scripture related to the teaching vocation. Topics: 1. Overview of the Primary Humanities curriculum 2. Principles of an integral approach and the key perspectives of a Topic 3. Key ideas in the Historical dimension and skills of History 4. Key ideas in the Geographical dimension and skills of Geography 5. Key ideas in the ethical and political dimension (civics and civilisation) 6. Pedagogical essentials for working with inquiry and project based learning 7. Key strategies for assessing and reporting the Humanities and analysing data to diagnose needs, levels and standards

Pre or Co-requistes

Pre-requisites
ED920.506 Development Learning and Pedagogies ED921.506 Ecology and Management of Learning Environments

Co-requisites

Upcoming Unit Availabilities

Face to Face

Wantirna: Semester 1, 2022

(Frequency)

Online

Available: Semester 1, 2022

(Frequency)

Full Unit Details

Apply Now

Get in touch through the enquiry button below if you have any questions, we’re here to help.

Or perhaps you’re ready to step out in faith and submit your application today! We’re excited to begin this next season of your life together.

Apply Now

Get in touch
with us

Our friendly Student Services Team is ready to answer any questions you may have.

You can call us, email us, or pop in for a visit or fill in the form and we will get in touch with you.

  • + 613 9790 9200
  • info@eastern.edu.au​
  • 5 Burwood Highway, Wantirna, VIC 3152, Australia
Enquire now
Book a discovery call

Apply now

Apply here

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri People as the traditional custodians of God’s land on which Eastern College Australia stands, and pay our respects to their elders past and present, and our support for the emerging leaders of the future.

Eastern College Australia provides teaching, training and research from a Christian worldview that contributes to the church and the flourishing of humanity through the lives of its graduates.

Get in Touch

  • Contact Us
  • 03 9790 9200
  • info@eastern.edu.au
  • 5 Burwood Highway,
    Wantirna, VIC 3152,
    Australia

Useful Links​

  • About Us
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Browse Courses
  • Student Portal
  • Policy Portal
  • Support Us

Centres & Departments

  • Centre for Theology & Psychology

Social Network

Facebook-f Instagram Linkedin Youtube

Subscribe to our Mailing List

Stay in the loop about all the latest Eastern news and events. 

Subscribe Now

ABN: 61 551 855 405 | ACN: 641 764 785 | RTO No. 22065 | HE No. PRV12149 | CRICOS: 03853H

© Eastern College Australia. All rights reserved

Privacy Policy

We are co-located with Melbourne School of Theology

ABN: 61 551 855 405 | ACN: 641 764 785 | RTO No. 22065 | HE No. PRV12149 | CRICOS: 03853H

© Eastern College Australia. All rights reserved

Privacy Policy

Enquire Now

By filling out the above form, you agree to Eastern College Australia’s Privacy Policy, including consent to contact for various marketing-related activities.