ESH360 Advanced Humanities and Social Sciences Education

Acknowledgement to Country When integrating the study of Civics and Citizenship through History we are providing your child with opportunities to engage in a rich learning sequence that develops historical understanding and thinking skills. The Australian Curriculum and Assessment Reporting Authority (ACARA) (2016) emphasise the importance of all children acquiring knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the past as well as developing interest in, and enjoyment of, historical study for lifelong learning. Students in Year 4 will engage in Citizenship learning through researching what life was like for the Indigenous people in Tasmania prior to European settlement. Students are to explore the contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People made in Tasmania as well as develop an awareness of the significant roles Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander people made to society. In their inquiry your child will also be asked to research one area of tr

Through the integration of Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) your child will gain knowledge and skills in focusing on  historical, geographical, political, economic and societal issues, and explore how these different factors impact each-other. The HASS curriculum aims to ensure that all students “develop the ability to question, think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, make decisions and adapt to change” which helps them become active and informed citizens (Australian Curriculum, Assessment & Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2016, p. 5).  Figure 1 - Key ideas in the Humanities and Social Sciences curriculu Your child will be given opportunities to explore Civics and Citizenship (CC) topics further with a particular focus on identity and cultural diversity within the classroom. Students will assume the role of detectives where they will use prompting questions to investigate their peers to uncover aspects of their cultural background. The c