11063 (v.4) Ed 630 - Curriculum Theory

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Introduction to unit, curriculum perspective, academic rationalism, humanism, technological approach, cognitive processes, social reconstructionism, existentialism, deliberation, action research, curriculum practice, curriculum in Australia, new constructs, new paradigms, summary and evaluation.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Demonstrated a knowledge of a range of theoretical perspectives in the field of curriculum studies. Reviewed and analysed selected curriculum literature from these perspectives. Become familiar with the theory behind the main approaches to curriculum design and development. Identified and applied the major perspectives in current curriculum debate to your own administrative, research and teaching area. Developed the professional capacity to work independently or collaboratively on a curriculum project. Developed the skills and competencies to select, analyse, sythesise, relate and interpret curriculum literature in ways which contribute directly to the development a broad understanding of curriculum theory and perspectives.
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:	No prescribed references.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assessment 1 - 30%, Assessment 2 - 20%, Assessment 3 - 50%. 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