Professional Practice 3: Curriculum Design in Catholic Education

Course aim

This course aims to develop teachers’ knowledge, skills and appreciation regarding the purpose and role of Catholic schools in the education of children and young people in contemporary contexts. In particular, it seeks to develop the key role of the Catholic school teacher in leading curriculum and learning in Religious Education and other Learning Areas through a critical examination of contemporary approaches to curriculum design in the light of Catholic educational principles.

Course content

Students will further their understanding of the cultural contexts of students in Catholic schools and critically explore the philosophical and theological foundations of Catholic education. They develop knowledge and skills regarding approaches to Religious Education, the Religious Education curriculum framework for Catholic schools in SA, and the broader curriculum in the Catholic school. The course also explores and augments skills for the teacher’s key role in curriculum design and leading learning as they critically reflect on their current practice in light of contemporary curriculum design theory.  Participants develop a curriculum design initiative that relates to their own professional context.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

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

Minor essay, Project, Reflective journal

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.