James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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ED5881 - Leading for Change in Curriculum and Pedagogy
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
Available to Postgraduate Certificate of Education, Bachelor of Education (Professional Development), Master of Teaching and Master of Education students.
Subject Description
- This subject focuses on understanding the foundations of curriculum and pedagogy and the influences shaping curriculum within schools and school systems. Teachers, administrators and curriculum coordinators will examine the influences on curriculum and pedagogy and how to lead after change in these areas. The subject is particularly valuable for those leading for change in curriculum design, implementation and enactment and teaching practice.
Learning Outcomes
- explore and develop conceptualisations of curriculum and identify implications for schools and school systems
- describe a curriculum issue and its contextual influences
- critically analyse issues, practices and literature on curriculum construction, implementation and review
- frame and produce a curriculum project relevant to a school or school system
Subject Assessment
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Critical appraisal/review - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (40%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Availabilities
JCU Brisbane, Trimester 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 09 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Feb 2023 to Saturday, 13 May 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Tanya Doyle |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Sangeeta Rai MRS Sandy Sergeant |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Brisbane, Trimester 3, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 05 Oct 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 11 Sep 2023 to Saturday, 09 Dec 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Tanya Doyle |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Sangeeta Rai |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Tanya Doyle |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Tanya Doyle |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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