ED5956 - Junior Secondary Curriculum I
Credit points: |
03 |
Year: |
2019 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
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Administered by: |
College of Arts, Society & Education |
The primary goal of this subject is to develop the pedagogical content and curriculum
knowledge for GSTs in one of two of their specialised teaching areas in the junior
secondary school context (Grades 7-10). The subject will include critical investigation
of the rationale for a selected learning area, the nature and design of the Australian
Curriculum framework in this area and specific teaching models, strategies (including
ICT use) and resources pertinent to this area, with particular reference to the Australian
Curriculum (ACARA, 2017). These will be contextualised within the fundamentals of
curriculum design, with a focus on constructive alignment of content, pedagogy and
assessment to meet the needs of diverse learners. In addition, GSTs identify numeracy
and literacy demands within the learning area and apply appropriate pedagogy to address
these demands. As a Phase One subject, there will be a focus on students and GSTs
as learners and learning in secondary schools and GSTs attention to APST 6.1, understanding
the role of the APSTs in identifying professional learning needs, APST 6.2, understanding
the sources of professional learning, and APST 6.3, seeking and applying constructive
feedback for professional learning needs.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the ACARA Curriculum by using the ACARA Curriculum for planning
student learning;
- Apply principles of curriculum planning, pedagogy, assessment and evaluation to develop
intellectually challenging and worthwhile learning activities, to enhance learning
outcomes for junior secondary students, including those from diverse cultural, linguistic
and socio-economic backgrounds and with specific learning needs;
- Enact strategies that explicitly and purposefully promote students' literacy, numeracy,
and critical thinking skills within their learning area;
- Engage with, reflect critically on and evaluate philosophical, policy and practice
debates relevant to junior secondary learning areas;
- Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes to manage professional learning
needs and performance, autonomously and in collaboration with others;
- Demonstrate understanding of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers to
inform professional learning.
Assumed Knowledge:
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This is an introductory subject in curriculum, planning, teaching and assessment so
there is no assumed knowledge
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Corequisites: |
ED5957 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 28-Mar-2019 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Cliff Jackson |
Lecturer: |
Dr Donna Rigano. |
Contact hours: |
- 18 hours tutorials - face-to-face-workshops
- 18 hours - on-line facilitated lectures
- 7 days professional experience
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Assessment: |
quizzes or tests (20%); assignments (20%); planning and reflective essay (60%). |
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Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 28-Mar-2019 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Kelsey Halbert, Dr Cliff Jackson |
Lecturers: |
Dr Donna Rigano, Dr Kelsey Halbert, Dr Cliff Jackson. |
Contact hours: |
- 18 hours tutorials - face-to-face workshops
- 18 hours - on-line facilitated lectures
- 7 days professional experience
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Assessment: |
quizzes or tests (20%); assignments (20%); planning and reflective essay (60%). |
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Note:
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.