9499 (v.7) Ed 460 - Curriculum Theory and Practice

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Individual Study:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Curriculum designed as a product, a process and a field of study - issues arising from complexity. Inductive approaches to curriculum theory referring to design, dissemination, adoption, implementation, incorporation, continuance and diffusion. Deductive approaches to curriculum theory referring to conflicting conceptions of curriculum, its nature and purpose. Analysis of the theoretical implications of different theoretical approaches - the role of the teacher in the curriculum process.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated an understanding of the basic issues of curriculum development in relation to the theory and practice of needs assessment, design, dissemination, implementation and evaluation. Applied their understanding to these issues, through discussion and written assignments, to curriculum practice in their own areas of teaching.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Curtin University of Technology. (2003), Ed 460 course reader. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Summaries of readings 30%, Written assignment on decision making 30%, Written assignment on implementation 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1			Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2			Y
2004	Esperance Community College	Semester 1	Y
2004	Esperance Community College	Semester 2	Y
2004	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 2	Y