Details for CRS350 Curriculum Studies – Business Studies

This subject builds on previous knowledge of key theoretical and pedagogical perspectives and issues in the teaching of CRS250 Curriculum Studies – Commerce and related curriculum. It explores a range of pedagogical approaches  necessary to teach the Business Studies Stage 6 Syllabus and develops understanding of factors  that inform teachers’ knowledge and pedagogical practice. This subject prepares Teacher Education Students (TES) to teach Years 11-12 students with a focus on the application the hypothetical knowledge to contemporary business issues in Australia and globally from a Christian worldview.  

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: CRS350
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• CRS250 Curriculum Studies – Commerce 
• EDU103 Foundations of Christian Education  
• EDU116 Introduction to Learning Theory 

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Develop an online activity linking the study of Business Studies with the wider goals of society within an authentic Christian worldview perspective
2. Evaluate the suitability of learning and teaching resources for Business Studies Year 11-12
3. Compare and contrast a range of teaching approaches, including the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), in ways that align with pedagogical intentions
4. Justify assessment moderation and its application to support consistent and comparable judgments of student learning
5. Design learning and teaching activities consistent with the ACARA/NSW syllabus requirements, models of pedagogy (inquiry and direct instruction) and the principles and practices underpinning learning and teaching in Stage 6, Business Studies, Years 11 – 12 to produce learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners.
6. Create lesson plans that fit within the Stage 6 program demonstrating concept development, skills development and appropriate knowledge and understanding.

Subject Content

1. The Big Picture; Central Concepts in Business Studies
2. Models of pedagogy for teaching and assessing Business Studies and related curricula 
3. Planning a ‘typical’ business studies lesson
4. Growing Learners; ACARA/NESA Stage 6 Business Studies Syllabus
5. Key Waypoints  
6. Planning for formative and summative assessment 
7. Developing Your Toolkit 
8. Differentiation and helping students when they find Business Studies difficult 
9. Your Roadmap 
10. Technology Integration
11. Preparing students for examinations 
12. Reflective practice and your own Professional Growth as a Business Studies teacher 

This course may be offered in the following formats

• E-learning (online/asynchronous) 
• ​​E-learning (online/synchronous) 

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Case Study (35%)
• Professional e-portfolio (30%)
• Assessing a Unit of Work (35%)

Prescribed Text

No prescribed texts applicable.