PRIMARY CURRICULUM INVESTIGATIONS
EDU3PCI
2017
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.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Cross-curricular approaches to teaching and learning | Recommended | Rowley, C., & Cooper, H. (2009) | LONDON: SAGE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Become familiar with the scope and sequence of science, mathematics and technology in primary schools.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Design and evaluate integrated curriculum that incorporates an inquiry approach, with special emphasis on the use of multi-literacies, including ICT.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Implement deliberate teacher strategies including scaffolding, collaborative teamwork and designed environment in order to support student learing.
- Activities:
- TBE
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum design project | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 1 hour multi-choice exam | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Project reflection | 30 | 02, 03 |