Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 1.5 |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | The subject area - basic principles, concepts and procedures. Which have been used in curriculum materials currently available. Aims and objectives - practice in the selection and writing of objectives appropriate to different groups of students. Structure and organisation - practice in developing learning sequences in the subject area. Materials and media - principles for selecting materials and media. Evaluation - difference between evaluation of student progress and of the course. Techniques for evaluating progress in the subject and in the classroom. Provision for evaluation in current curriculum materials and guides. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Demonstrated a basic knowledge of the Curriculum Framework, especially those sections relating to the Mathematics learning area. Distinguished between content and process objectives associated with Mathematics. Planned lessons using a variety of strategies and resources. Prepared, presented, analysed, evaluated and reflected on instructional strategies (accurate self analysis is a key objective). Demonstrated a basic knowledge of investigation, discovery learning and problem solving, as strategies to develop processes. Demonstrated the ability to use questioning techniques effectively. Understood the value of and demonstrated sound literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated an awareness of current issues in Mathematics education. |
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: | The Curriculum Framework. |
Unit Texts: | Samson, J., Radloff, A. and de la Harpe, B. (1997), The Essay - A Guide to Writing Essays and Reports in the Faculty of Education (3rd edition). Perth, Paradigm Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Lesson plans 50%, Professional attributes 10%, Program 40%. 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 | | |
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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