Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - Humanities and Social Sciences Education in Mount Lawley Australia | Edith Cowan University

Concentrates on imparting methodologies, subject matter, and competencies that prepare students to instruct social science disciplines. Those pursuing specialized social sciences teaching positions in senior high school (Years 11 and 12) may choose to focus on Modern History, Geography, Economics, Accounting and Finance, Business Management and Enterprise, or Politics and Law. The program highlights hands-on inquiry activities, practical demonstrations, independent and collaborative group work, class-wide discussions, and technology integration to foster impactful teaching and learning approaches in secondary Humanities and Social Sciences. Course units cover essential social science concepts while delivering the necessary knowledge base, skills, and principles to meet the challenges and possibilities of teaching these subjects in secondary schools.

Learning Outcomes
Apply expertise and abilities across varied settings to establish constructive educational experiences in social science.
Articulate concepts effectively through both written and spoken communication.
Engage in thoughtful evaluation using professional benchmarks, mentor input, and the ECA Code of Ethics to show accountability and design ongoing cooperative and self-directed professional growth.
Exhibit comprehensive understanding of social science disciplines, the Australian curriculum, and pedagogical approaches for secondary education.
Display leadership, apply professional discernment, and work collaboratively to organize, troubleshoot, and make informed decisions in social science education.
Utilize analytical reasoning to design and execute social science curricula tailored to diverse student abilities and evaluate results.
Examine, interpret, and integrate instructional methods to develop comprehensive social science lesson plans.