Professional Practice 3: Curriculum Design in Catholic Education

Course aim

This course aims to develop students’ knowledge, skills and appreciation regarding the purpose and role of Catholic schools in the education of children and young people in contemporary contexts. 

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 will 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)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 5224	Professional Practice 1: Theology
EDUC 5226	Professional Practice 2: Teaching Methodologies in Catholic Education
EDUC 5223	Christian Scriptures

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE (INTENSIVE)
External (Off campus seminar)	7 hours x 4 days
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE (INTENSIVE)
External (Off campus seminar)	7 hours x 4 days
EXTERNAL, WHYALLA, ONLINE (INTENSIVE)
External (Off-campus seminar)	7 hours x 4 days
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE (INTENSIVE)
External (Off-campus seminar)	7 hours x 4 days
EXTERNAL, ONLINE SCHEDULED CLASS (INTENSIVE)
External (Off-campus seminar)	7 hours x 4 days

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

Assessment

Assessment plan, 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.