CURRICULUM FOCUSSED METHOD
EDU3CFM
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this Method subject students delve more deeply into the curricula of their chosen Disciplines and learn about a range of strategies that can be applied in those Disciplines. Students also investigate cross or interdisciplinary approaches that are taken in some schools.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Prem Kurup
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Only available to students enrolled in the following courses: EBTP - Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), EBTS - Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary), EBOCE - Bachelor of Outreach and Community Education, EBTOCE - Bachelor of Teaching (Outreach and Community Education), AZAAE - Bachelor of Arts/Arts Education, SZSSE - Bachelor of Science/Science Education
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Must complete first and second year Discipline studies prior to enrolling in this subject.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Curriculum:Action on Reflection | Recommended | Smith, D.L & Lovet T.J | SOCIAL SCIENCE PRESS, 2003 |
| Readings | Education Dept Website | Recommended | http://www.education.vic.gov.au/teacher | Education Department |
| Readings | Effective Teaching Strategies Lessons from Research and Practice | Recommended | Killen, R | THOMSON SOCIAL SCIENCE PRESS VICTORIA (2007) |
| Readings | Effective Teaching: evidence and practice | Recommended | Muijs, D. & Reynolds, D. | SAGE PUBLICATIONS (2005) |
| Readings | Improving Student Achievement. A practical guide to assessment for learning | Recommended | Glasson, T. | CURRICULUM CORPORATION 2008 |
| Readings | Learning Federation website | Recommended | www.thelearningfederation.com.au | Learning Federation |
| Readings | Learning in the Middle Years more than a transition | Recommended | Groundwater-Smith at al | THOMSON, 2007 |
| Readings | Meet me in the Middle-Online text | Recommended | Wormelli, R. | STENHOUSE PUBLISHERS (2001) |
| Readings | Teaching: making a difference | Recommended | Churchill, Rick et al (2011) | JOHN WILEY & SONS |
| Readings | Technology Toolkit (introducing you to Web2.0) | Recommended | Bass, G. & Pearce, J. (2008) | NELSON |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Select appropriate theories, strategies and approaches in the development of classroom resources to improve student outcomes.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Demonstrate understanding of the role of networking and collaboration in the management, use and development of school resources.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Consider and apply cross and interdisciplinary thinking in resource development for school contexts.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Demonstrate understanding of the appropriate assessments required for teaching and learning and the information they give teachers about student knowledge, understanding and skills.
- Activities:
- TBE
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Betina Przybylak
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours 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"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development and group presentation of curriculum materials (Equivalent to 2,000-words) | 50 | 02 | |
| Reflective Digital Story (equivalent to 1,000-words) | 25 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Weekly posts in Method Conversation (1,000-words) | 25 | 01, 02 |