ED4210 - Secondary Specialist Curriculum Study

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	National Priority Band
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Available ONLY to students enrolled in the BEd (Secondary), GradBEd (Secondary) and Master of Teaching.

This subject deals with research and practices in curriculum and teaching relevant to the student's senior teaching area. Topics will include: current developments in policy and practice in the teaching area; critical analysis of relevant curriculum documents and their implication for study; skills of planning and managing learning environments; effective use of information technologies; assessment and evaluation strategies; and student diversity.

Learning Outcomes

• critically analyse approaches to curriculum policies, research and practices in major teaching area;
• develop a broad repertoire of relevant practices in planning, teaching and assessing in the student's specialist area;
• work collaboratively as a member of a team in the development and teaching of the relevant specialist area.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:	Relevant level 3 curriculum study corresponding to major teaching area
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	ED4291 and ED5225

Availabilities
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Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	jc123721
Lecturers:	edfay, edlea, edmjv, Assoc. Professor Leanne Dalley, jc115024, jc115224, jc123721, jc134189, Norena Mendiolea, jc155319.
Contact hours:	20 hours 10 hours - Students will attend three hours each week at the time allocated to their major teaching area.
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Assessment will vary according to strand. Above allocation is indicative only.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.