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CURRICULUM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
EDU4CDI
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to some contemporary approaches to curriculum theory, design and development in a variety of educational contexts. Class members are encouraged to develop their own general theory of curriculum design and development and draw implications for teaching practice and assessment. A range of different educational contexts are considered. Some issues to be considered and discussed include: what knowledge is most worthwhile in the modern world and whether it can be encapsulated in curricula; global and local demands on the knowledge, skills, values and beliefs in curricula in different types of educational contexts; balancing the conflicting needs of individuals, groups, society and the environment; constructing and sequencing curriculum components and resource materials to suit different kinds of learners; application of pedagogical and assessment practices; evaluation of curriculum, learners and teachers.
FacultyFaculty of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael Brown
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
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 | Curriculum Construction | Recommended | Brady, L & Kennedy, K (2010) | 4TH EDITION, SYDNEY: PRENTICE HALL |
| Readings | Curriculum: Action on reflection | Recommended | Lovat, T. J. & Smith, D. L. (2003) | 4TH EDITION, AUSTRALIA: SOCIAL SCIENCE PRESS |
| Readings | Effective teaching strategies: Lessons from research and practice | Recommended | Killen, R. (2009) | 5TH EDITION, MELBOURNE: CENGAGE LEARNING |
| Readings | Key Concepts for Understanding Curriculum | Recommended | Marsh, C. (2009) | 4TH EDITION, ROUTLEDGE, LONDON & NEW YORK |
| Readings | The principal as curriculum leader | Recommended | Glatthorn, A (2000) | CALIFORNIA: CORWIN PRESS |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Brown
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"May be delivered in intensive mode."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum development exercise (2,000 word equivalent) | Includes development of a 5-week unit of lessons. | 50 |
| One 1,200 word essay on curriculum development processes | 30 | |
| Written response to tutorial questions (800 words). | 20 |