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5417 (v.5) Ed 566 - Curriculum and Evaluation


 

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

1.5

Lecture:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Examination of the principles of curriculum planning and development for example, educational purposes, learning experiences, organisation of experiences and evaluation. Selection of content, planning and developing learning experiences, noting continuity, sequencing and integration. Selection of appropriate media and materials, implementing a developed unit in the field, evaluating the developed learning unit, development and interpretation of measures used in assessing student progress.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Applied the principles of curriculum development in the construction of courses, modules, programs, lessons and student learning materials. Demonstrated an understanding of the basic principles and approaches to curriculum planning and drawn from the relevant professional literature. Distinguished between the processes of evaluation and assessment and applied them appropriately for the purposes of student monitoring and reporting and course improvement. Applied common techniques and procedures associated with student grading, testing and assessment.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Barnes, D. (1982), Practical Curriculum study. London, Routledge and Kegan Paul. Brady, L. (1995), Curriculum Development (fifth edition). Sydney, Prentice Hall. Brady, L. (1983), Curriculum Development in Australia - Presage, Process, Product. Sydney, Prentice Hall. Brady, L. and Kennedy, K. (1999), Curriculum Construction. Sydney, Pearson. Hass, G. (1977), Curriculum Planning - A New Approach. Boston, Allyn and Bacon. Kelley, A. (1997), Curriculum Theory and Practice. London, Harper Row. Kenmmis, S. and Fitzciarena, L. (1986), Curriculum Theorizing - Beyond Reproduction Theory. Waurn Ponds, Deakin University Press.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Report 50%, Self evaluation 25%, Workshop presentation 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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