301180 (v.2) Ed 129 - Introduction to Curriculum


 

Area:Department of Education
Credits:25.0
Contact Hours:3.0
Lecture:1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:Curriculum planning processes. Introduction to implementation and curriculum change through the concepts of pre-active, interactive and post-active lesson planning. Selecting and organising assessment, measuring student learning outcomes and teacher and lesson evaluation.
 
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: Anstey, M. and Bull, G. (1996), The literacy labyrinth. Sydney, Prentice Hall. Bobis, J., Mulligan.J., Lowrie,T. and Taplin, M.(1999), Mathematics for children: Challenging children to think mathematically. New South Wales, Prentice Hall. Cambourne, B. (1998), The whole story. New South Wales, Ashton Scholastic Van de Walle, J. (2001), Elementary and middle school mathematics: teaching developmentally. New York, Addison Wesley Longman. Westwood, P. (2000), Numeracy and learning difficulties: Approaches to teaching and assessment. Victoria, ACER
Unit Texts: Marsh, C. (2000), Handbook for beginning teachers (second edition). New South Wales, Pearson Education. Curriculum Council (1998). Curriculum Framework for Kindergarten to Year 12 Education in Western Australia. Osborne Park, Western Australia, Curriculum Council.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Assessment Task 1 (Journal) 30%, Assessment Task 2 (Integrative assignment) 50%, Assessment Task 3 (Homework tasks) 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

 

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