EDUC9227B English Curriculum Studies B1: Developing curriculum in context in the middle years

Dr Melinda Thambi

2020

4.5

10 x 3-hour workshops per semester

1 Admission into MTS-Master of Teaching (Secondary)
1a Admission into MTSA-Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a))

1 of EDUC3525, EDUC9128B, EDUC9227 has been successfully completed

There is no specific prior knowledge that is required. Students are assumed to have basic word processing skills and the ability to work independently and in groups.

Assignment(s), Tutorial presentation, Oral, Tutorial participation

This topic focuses on the relationship between curriculum, pedagogy and context. It develops students’ knowledge, skills and understandings of aspects of context that influence decision-making in relation to teaching, learning and assessment in diverse settings. The focus is particularly on the middle years of schooling.

This topic further develops students’ knowledge, skills and understandings in designing teaching and learning programs and resources for a specific learning area, according to particular school contexts and learners.

For successful completion of this topic students will:

Demonstrate knowledge of contextual factors that shape curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment practices
Be able to design short term (unit and lesson) teaching and learning programs for a particular learning area and demonstrate understandings of integrated curriculum and pedagogy
Critically select, analyse and adapt resources available to support the implementation of a teaching and learning program
Justify decisions made in designing teaching, learning and assessment plans, in relation to a particular school context and learners

Key dates and timetable

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