303214 (v.2) Ed 247 (S) - Social and Cultural Contexts in Curriculum Development

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	1.5
Tutorial:	1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	An examination of the social and cultural factors which impact on curriculum design and development. Core principles and values in the Western Australian Curriculum Frameworks and learning areas. Comparative education practices in curriculum development.Gender ethnicity and equity issues in curriculum decision making. Curriculum design and development for children with special needs. Evaluating learning outcomes.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the social and cultural factors which impact on curriculum design and development. Knowledge of the core principles and values in the WA Curriculum Frameworks. An understanding of comparative educational practices in curriculum design, planning, implementation and evaluation. An understanding of planning documents appropriate to issues of gender, ethnicity and equity in the context of Australian schools. An understanding of the design and evaluation of curriculum and resources for children with special needs.
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:	Brady, L. and Kennedy, K. (1999), Curriculum Construction. Sydney, Prentice Hall Brady, L. (1995), Curriculum Development. Sydney, Prentice Hall. Marsh, C. (1992), Key Concepts for Understanding Curriculum. London, Falmer Press. Marsh, C. (2000), Handbook for beginning teachers. Sydney. Longman. Print, M. (1993), Curriculum Development and Design. Sydney, Allen and Unwin.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment 1 50%, Assignment 2 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y