6331 (v.8) SMEC 612 - Curricula in Science and Mathematics
| Area: | Science and Mathematics Education Centre |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | A critical reflection on images of science and mathematics curriculum development. Topics include curriculum history in context, major curriculum constraints and outcomes based education. External students may participate in on-line learning via the Internet, and use e-mail to interact with lecturers and submit assignments. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | Sound understanding of the concept of metaphor and its application to curricula, the social and political framing of curricula, the derivation and different types of outcomes based education. Critical reflection on your own curriculum practice. Imaginative thinking about your own curriculum practice. Successful engagement in a community of reflective inquiry (online & classroom modes only). |
| 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: | Lakoff, G. & Johnson, M. 1980. Metaphors we live by. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Slattery, P. 1995. Curriculum development in the postmodern era. New York: Garland. Grundy, S. 1987. Curriculum: Product or praxis? Philadelphia, PA: The Falmer Press. Doll, W. E. JR., & Gough, N. Eds, 2002.Curriculum visions. New York, NY: Peter Lang. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed text |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Print and post mode: 3 written assignments, Online mode: discussion (50%); final assignment (50%), Face to face mode: presentations & discussion (50%); final assignment (50%). In all modes the student must complete successfully each assessable component (i.e., 50% minimum). |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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