Curriculum, Pedagogy and Democracy

Course aim

To develop critical perspectives on the theory and practice of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment and their relationships to democratic participation and an inclusive society.

Course content

Students will develop an understanding of curriculum and assessment in diverse educational settings, the ideological bases for curriculum policy and decision making that can constrain or enable a participatory democracy. The students will also investigate various stakeholders in the curriculum, contemporary issues in assessment and reporting, principles and practices of effective assessment, theories and practices that drive formation of curriculum. The students will also evaluate the role of assessment in shaping the curriculum and understanding the role of educators in curriculum, and assessment practice inside contemporary education settings.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Debate, Portfolio

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.