301197 (v.2) Ed 423 - Integrated Education Studies

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Tutorial:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

301180 (v.2) Ed 129 - Introduction to Curriculum or any previous version

Syllabus:

Designing relevant curricula, programming and evaluation within an action research framework. Identification, description and application of advanced models of teaching. Management of alternative delivery modes and systems for managing students and/or groups with special needs. Integrating curriculum, instruction and evaluation of student learning outcomes.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated an understanding of curriculum planning, design, development and evaluation of instructional programs focussing on student learning outcomes in a range of curriculum learning area within the Western Australian curriculum frameworks. Designed comprehensive long term teaching and learning programs appropriate for implementation in a classroom context. Identified and used a variety of assessment, monitoring evaluation and record keepingstrategies and techniques appropriate for their teaching area. Demonstrated an understanding of action research processes by engaging in a teaching and learning project within a local school context.

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:

Brady, L.R. (1992), Curriculum development (fourth edition). Sydney, Prentice Hall. Cole, P.G. and Chan, L.K.S. (1992), Teaching principles and practice (second edition). Sydney, Prentice Hall. Curriculum Council of Western Australia. (1998), Curriculum frameworks for K-12 Education in Western Australia. Perth, Curriculum Council of Western Australia. Education Department of Western Australia. (1998), Student outcomes statements and frameworks. Perth, Education Department of Western Australia. Hendrick, J. (1992), The whole child: developmental education for early years (fifth edition). New York, Merrill. Hogben, J. and Wasley, D. (1989), Learning in early childhood: what does it mean in practice? Adelaide, Education Department of South Australia. Joyce, B. and Weil, M. (1992), Models of teaching (fourth edition). New Jersey, Prentice Hall. Turney, C. et. al. (1987), Sydney micro-skills redeveloped, series one and two handbooks. Sydney, Sydney University Press.] Wiles, J. and Bondi, J. (1988), Curriculum development: a guide to practice (third edition). Columbus, Merrill. Wilkins, R.A. (1990), Model lessons. Perth, Curtin University Bookshop.

Unit Texts:

Arends, R.I. (1991), Learning to teach (second edition). New York, McGraw Hill. Barry, K. and King, L. (1994), Beginning teaching (third edition). Wentworth Falls, Social Science Press.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Action Research Proposal 20%, Foundations for Programming - Part A 10%, Part B 10%, Literature Review 20%, Program Development 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Not Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Special Trimester 2	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Special Trimester 3	Y
2004	Esperance Community College	Semester 1	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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