Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
6 x 4-hour tutorials per semester
Prerequisites
1 Admission into BEDSBA-Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Arts
1a Admission into BEDSBHS-Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Health Sciences
1b Admission into BEDSBSC-Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Science
1c Admission into BEDSBSE-Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Special Education
2 67.5 Units of study
3 EDUC3531F - Mathematics Curriculum Specialisation A1: Curriculum development in the middle years
3a EDUC3643F - Ver 1 - Mathematics Curriculum Specialisation B1: Developing curriculum in context in the middle years
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c) and 2 and (3 or 3a))
Enrolment not permitted
1 of EDUC4700, EDUC4729, EDUC4730F has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
Six 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 its 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
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

  1. Synthesise an understanding of theory and practice through the construction of a Unit of Work in their subject specialisation
  2. Demonstrate their ability to plan and assess for student learning in the senior years of schooling
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of senior secondary syllabus documents, materials and assessment constructions