Year
2020
Units
4.5
Contact
6 x 4-hour tutorials per semester
Prerequisites
1 67.5 Units of study
2 EDUC3531F - Mathematics Curriculum Specialisation A1: Curriculum development in the middle years
2a EDUC3643F - Mathematics Curriculum Specialisation B1: Developing curriculum in context in the middle years
Must Satisfy: (1 and (2 or 2a))
Enrolment not permitted
1 of EDUC4700, EDUC4729F, EDUC4730 has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
6 semesters of university level mathematics. Professional experience in secondary school.
Assessment
Assignment(s), Tutorial presentation
Topic description
This topic provides an opportunity for students to further develop their knowledge and skills in curriculum and pedagogy with particular emphasis on application in Years 10 - 12. Students will study in a curriculum specialisation that they will teach at Year 12 secondary schooling level.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:

  • synthesise students' understandings associated with senior secondary classroom practices
  • reflect and build on previous curriculum topics and practicum experiences
  • engage with senior secondary syllabus material, curriculum documentation and assessment expectations
Expected learning outcomes
At the completion of this topic students will be able to:

  • synthesise an understanding of theory and practice through the construction of a Unit of Work in their subject specialisation
  • demonstrate their ability to plan and assess for student learning in the senior years of schooling
  • demonstrate an understanding of senior secondary syllabus documents, materials and assessment constructions