Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 1.5 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | The subject area - basic principles, concepts and procedures used in curriculum materials currently available. Selection and writing of objectives appropriate to different groups of students. Developing learning sequences in the subject area. Selecting materials and media. Evaluation - student progress, and of the course. Techniques for evaluating progress - place of evaluation in the subject and in the classroom. Provision for evaluation in 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 areas. 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 the demonstrated sound literacy and numeracy skills. Demonstrated 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: | Samson, J., Radloff, A. and de la Harpe, B. (1997). The Essay - A Guide to Writing Essays and Reports in the Faculty of Education. (third edition). Perth, Paradigm Press. |
Unit Texts: | Samson, J., Radloff, A. and de la Harpe, B. (1997). The Essay: A Guide to Writting Essays and Reports in the Faculty of Education. (third edition). Perth, Paradigm Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Lesson Plans 50%, Program 40%, Professional Attributes 10%. 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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