Contesting Curriculum

Course aim

To introduce, analyse and critique contemporary curriculum theories and practices.

Course content

Definitions and understandings of curriculum; the ideological bases for curriculum policy and decision making; stakeholders in the curriculum; theories and practices that drive formation of curriculum; the role of assessment in shaping the curriculum; challenges for curriculum in the 21st century; curriculum in diverse social and cultural contexts; contemporary issues in curriculum both in Australia and internationally eg moves toward national and international curriculum; high stakes testing; impact of changing technologies.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	1 hour x 9 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 9 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	10 hours x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Essay, Group project and multimedia display, Workbook

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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