Details for CRS250 Curriculum Studies – Commerce

The aim of this course is to prepare Teacher Education Students (TES) to teach effectively the current NESA Commerce Years 7-10 Syllabus, with an emphasis on evidence-based research to make informed decisions about pedagogical approaches. It is also designed to develop the student’s understanding of contemporary theory, concepts and skills in Commerce as applied in Years 7-10 classroom contexts. Theoretical concepts, pedagogical principles and curriculum structures within Commerce are examined and applied in the evaluation, design and implementation of learning experiences that are responsive to the needs of diverse learners. Innovative approaches toward teaching Commerce from Christian and alternate school contexts will be developed.  

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: CRS250
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• EDU103 Foundations in Christian Education
• EDU116 Introduction to Learning Theory
• At least one major/minor subject in Commerce/Business  

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Explain current literature on pedagogy such as explicit instruction, cognitive load theory and E-Learning for Commerce
2. Apply knowledge of Commerce to the teaching of e-commerce and running a business
3. Develop achievable goals for Commerce Years 7-10 students to relate the nature of Commerce to Christian and alternate school contexts.
4. Demonstrate the ability to draw on a range of teaching approaches to understand the impact and influence of Commerce in Australia and other countries.
5. Develop student-centred innovative and well-designed lesson sequences (links with other social science disciplines, skills development, and knowledge acquisition, literacy and numeracy demands of the content including the general capabilities and cross curriculum priorities, and differentiates for the full range of student abilities, and diverse backgrounds (multilingual and sociocultural), providing explicit strategies to support students’ wellbeing and safety- legally and educationally, in a range of school contexts.
6. Design and reflect upon, lesson sequences, and curriculum materials using threshold concepts and skills development, knowledge acquisition and signature pedagogies that incorporate ICT, evidence-based practice and Quality Teaching Framework, using Understanding by Design or Christian curriculum framework.

Subject Content

1. Introduction to Teaching Commerce . 
2. Understanding the Syllabus – the Core topics and the options 
3. Integrating ICT into Commerce 
4. Integrating Literacy and Numeracy into Commerce 
5. Assessing Stage 4/5 Commerce 
6. Giving Effective Student Feedback 
7. Creating Teaching and Learning Resources for Commerce 
8. Differentiation and Inclusivity in the Commerce Classroom 
9. Designing a Scope and Sequence 
10. Designing a Unit of Work 
11. Organising Excursions and Incursions for Commerce Students 
12. Contemporary Issues in Teaching Commerce 

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

1. Case Study (35%)
2. Professional e-portfolio (30%)
3. Lesson Plan Sequence (35%)

Prescribed Text

No prescribed texts applicable.