ESH360 - Advanced Humanities and Social Sciences Education

(SNAICC - National Voice for Our Children, 2017) An important aspect of Citizenship learning is Australian history. Students will focus on the essential question 'How have Australians changed over time?'. History and Civics and Citizenship Education work closely together to ensure students are provided with are rich authentic learning experiences for students to engage with ( Tudball, 2010) . By the end of year four, students should be able to “explain how and why life changed in the past and describe the experiences and perspectives of an individual or group over time and recognise the significance of events in bringing about change” ( ACARA, 2017) . This unit will aim to develop students sense of historical awareness and make them conscious of the diversity and history of Australia’s population (Reynolds, 2012). (ACARA, 2017) “Australia will never matter as a nation unless we know what our roots are and our roots lie firmly in Aboriginal culture” (C...

Grade 4P are passionate about the footprint they leave on earth therefore in our HASS lessons we will be focusing on Sustainability. Luckily through Civics and Citizen Education, a feature of HASS, sustainability focuses on practices of engaging, appreciating and linking (Gilbert & Hoepper, 2014). It challenges your children to analyze the relationship between their own lifestyles and the idea of sustainability and consider the future by understanding the patterns that allow us to meet the needs of the present, without compromising the future generations (ACARA, 2017). In the Australian Curriculum sustainability is a priority which encourages the teaching of protecting our environment that creates an ecologically and socially just world (ACARA, 2017). It has three key concepts: systems, worldviews, and futures (ACARA, 2017). By students learning about this topic it aides them to take responsibility for their actions and contribute to a sustainable future. The...

  (Mbudzi, 2017) In 4P we are learning about identity and culture diversity through Civics and Citizenship. Nowadays, students are exposed to negative outlooks on different cultural minorities portrayed by the community and media (Kennedy, 2011). It vital for students to appreciate their own identity and embrace those around them ( McLaine & Dowden, 2011 ). For students to understand this, they are encouraged to value their individuality together with developing respectful and healthy relationships in the classroom and community to improve their social and intercultural understanding (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA], 2017a).   (ACARA, 2017c) Connecting with the Australian Curriculum students learn about different cultural groups by exploring the different groups students in the class belong to (ACHASSK093) (ACARA, 2017b). Students lack of knowledge regarding the world is concerning, hence the importance of delving ...