EDU3PCI
PRIMARY CURRICULUM INVESTIGATIONS
EDU3PCI
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to designing integrated curriculum through a themed or inquiry approach, incorporating curriculum aspects of Science, Geography, History, Technology, Mathematics and applied English.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorClaire Philp-Clark
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Learning for Themselves Pathways for Thinking and Independent Learning in the Primary Classroom. | Prescribed | Murdoch, K., & Wilson, Jeni. (2012). | Florence : Taylor and Francis |
| Readings | Teaching Mathematics Creatively | Recommended | Pound, L. Lee, T. (2015) | Hoboken : Taylor and Francis |
| Readings | Math and science for young children (8th edition, Student ed.). | Recommended | Charlesworth, R. (2014). | Boston, MA Cengage Learning |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Become familiar with the scope and sequence of science, mathematics and technology in primary schools.
- Activities:
- Lectures, online learning tasks
02. Design and evaluate integrated curriculum that incorporates an inquiry approach, with special emphasis on the use of multi-literacies, including ICT.
- Activities:
- Lectures, online learning tasks
03. Implement deliberate teacher strategies including scaffolding, collaborative teamwork and designed environment in order to support student learing.
- Activities:
- Lectures, online learning tasks
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaire Philp-Clark
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week."
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inquiry Curriculum Connections (equivalent to 1200 words) | A group presentation. This presentation will identify the possibilities of exploring a specific strand of the science, mathematics or technology scope and sequence, using inquiry learning pedagogies | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| STEAM Innovation Task (equivalent to 1200 words) | Research and design an innovative teaching approach focused on engaging learners in the primary school context. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Inquiry Curriculum Design (equivalent to 1600 words) | 40 | 02, 03 |