303175 (v.2) Ed 242 (S) - Curriculum Planning Processes

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

1.5

Tutorial:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Different curriculum sequences, logical, psychological, conceptual and developmental. Tyler's concepts of continuity and integration. Exploration of Western Australian Curriculum Framework and learning areas. Planning learning area lesson sequences, developing a concept, skill or value. Sequencing in curriculum resources including syllabus and learning area statements and outcomes. Exploring curriculum definitions, curriculum as all the planned learning which occurs in schools. The notion of the hidden curriculum. Implementing the sequence, intention and reality. Evaluating learning outcomes across lesson sequences - formative and summative evaluation.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of he theoretical foundations which underpin curriculum as an area of study. An understanding of Curriculum planning processes. Used appropriate formative and summative evaluation strategies across learning areas. Use of appropriate curriculum resources and materials for a developmental sequence of lessons. An understanding of Curriculum frameworks and student outcome statements in planning, implementing and evaluating learning area outcomes.

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:

Curriculum Council. (1998), Curriculum Framework for kindergarten to Year 12 Education in Western Australia. Perth, Curriculum Council of Western Australia.

Unit Texts:

Marsh,C. (2000), Handbook for beginning teachers (second edition). Sydney, Longman. Brady, L. and Kennedy, K. (1999), Curriculum construction. Sydney, Pearson.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Self assessment 40%, Test - curriculum questions 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y