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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assessment 1 - 30%, Assessment 2 - 20%, Assessment 3 - 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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