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EDUC703 – Curriculum Studies
2018 – S1 Evening
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Dr Norman McCulla
Contact via 9850 8650
29 Wally's Walk Room 272
By appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The study of curriculum is central to our understanding of educational institutions. It can be focused on the learning of a single student or group of students; on the formal curriculum of a school or other educational workplace; or it can be expansive in its national and international focus. This unit encompasses each of these areas and introduces you to the breadth of curriculum studies. It considers the nature of curriculum, the relationships between curriculum, knowledge and ideology, curriculum planning, curriculum implementation and evaluation, curriculum change and curriculum futures. The learning tasks in the unit focus on developing an understanding of advanced concepts in the curriculum field. Current issues being researched or unfolding in the curriculum literature are also considered with a view to identifying research trends and possibilities.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic importance of the curriculum field
- Demonstrate an introductory understanding of the breadth of the curriculum field
- Demonstrate an understanding of curriculum priorities, change processes and preferred curriculum futures in an educational jurisdiction
- Demonstrate a capacity to identify key themes, trends and issues in curriculum research.
General Assessment Information
As an introduction to curriculum studies, EDUC703 is offered in parallel with EDCN812 with assessment tasks focused on the specific needs and interests of EDUC703 students.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Online Learning Activities | 30% | No | Weeks 1 to 15 |
| Reflective Journals | 30% | No | 29 April; 8 June |
| Major Assessment Task | 40% | No | 20 May |
Online Learning Activities
Due: Weeks 1 to 15
Weighting: 30%
Online or face-to face seminars will be conducted during the semester in each of the seven Modules that make up the unit depending on whether you are enrolled as an Online or Evening student. These are integral to the unit and to the development of a learning community within it.. Your contribution to each will be assessed from Module 2. Full details are provided in each Module.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic importance of the curriculum field
- Demonstrate an introductory understanding of the breadth of the curriculum field
- Demonstrate an understanding of curriculum priorities, change processes and preferred curriculum futures in an educational jurisdiction
Reflective Journals
Due: 29 April; 8 June
Weighting: 30%
Reflective Journals are exercises designed to encourage a personalised, deeper, and summative critical reflection grounded in the literature in response to a question set in each of the online discussions in Modules 3-7.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic importance of the curriculum field
- Demonstrate an introductory understanding of the breadth of the curriculum field
- Demonstrate an understanding of curriculum priorities, change processes and preferred curriculum futures in an educational jurisdiction
Major Assessment Task
Due: 20 May
Weighting: 40%
The focus of your major assessment task is determined through individual consultation with the Unit Convenor and within the scope of the unit’s learning outcomes. The assessment task enables you to investigate an area in greater depth than is possible in the one module. Being able to identify, justify and discuss possible areas that could provide a focus for a research project is an important way of demonstrating how well you have understood the scope and learning outcomes of An Introduction to Curriculum Studies. Further details are provided in the unit.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic importance of the curriculum field
- Demonstrate an understanding of curriculum priorities, change processes and preferred curriculum futures in an educational jurisdiction
- Demonstrate a capacity to identify key themes, trends and issues in curriculum research.
Delivery and Resources
The modules will assume that you have your own copy of the required texts below as valuable additions to your professional library:
- Brady, L. and Kennedy, K. (2013). Curriculum Construction. Frenchs Forest, Sydney. Pearson. (Fifth or any later edition)
- Smith, D. and Lovat, T. (2003). Curriculum- Action on Reflection. Tuggerah. Social Science Press. (Fourth Edition)
Books can be ordered from the Co-op Bookshop on campus or via the Bookshop website: http://www.coop-bookshop.com.au/bookshop/home/homepage.html.
Unit Schedule
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Week beginning |
Wk |
Module |
On-campus Evening Sessions |
Seminars and Learning Activities |
Assessment Task |
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26 February |
1 |
1 |
Seminar 1 Orientation Getting to Know You 1March 5-7pm Room 209, 17 Wally’s Walk |
Seminar 1 |
Seminar 1: Attendance at Seminar 1- the on-campus orientation session is recommended but voluntary for Online students able to come. |
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5 March |
2 |
1 |
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12 March |
3 |
2 |
Seminar 2 15 March |
Seminar 2 |
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19 March |
4 |
2 |
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Module 2 learning activity response due by 26 March |
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26 March |
5 |
3 |
Seminar 3 29 March |
Seminar 3 |
- |
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2 April |
6 |
3 |
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9 April |
7 |
4 |
Seminar 4 12 April |
Seminar 4 |
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16 April |
8 |
4 |
(Mid-semester Break) |
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23 April |
9 |
5 |
(Mid-semester Break) |
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Reflective Journal Assignment (A) (Modules 3-4). Due Sunday 29 April |
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30 April |
10 |
5 |
Seminar 5 |
Topic of Major Assignment finalised in consultation with Unit Convenor by Friday 6 May at the latest |
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7 May |
11 |
5 |
Seminar 5 10 May |
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14 May |
12 |
6 |
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Seminar 6 |
Major Assessment Task Due Sunday 20 May |
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21 May |
13 |
6 |
Seminar 6 24 May |
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28 May |
14 |
7 |
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Seminar 7 |
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4 June |
15 |
7 |
Seminar 7 (if required) 7 June |
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Reflective Journal Assignment (B) (Modules 5-7) Due Friday 8 June |
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
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Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic importance of the curriculum field
- Demonstrate an understanding of curriculum priorities, change processes and preferred curriculum futures in an educational jurisdiction
- Demonstrate a capacity to identify key themes, trends and issues in curriculum research.
Assessment tasks
- Reflective Journals
- Major Assessment Task
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic importance of the curriculum field
- Demonstrate an introductory understanding of the breadth of the curriculum field
- Demonstrate an understanding of curriculum priorities, change processes and preferred curriculum futures in an educational jurisdiction
- Demonstrate a capacity to identify key themes, trends and issues in curriculum research.
Assessment tasks
- Online Learning Activities
- Reflective Journals
- Major Assessment Task
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an introductory understanding of the breadth of the curriculum field
- Demonstrate an understanding of curriculum priorities, change processes and preferred curriculum futures in an educational jurisdiction
- Demonstrate a capacity to identify key themes, trends and issues in curriculum research.
Assessment tasks
- Online Learning Activities
- Reflective Journals
- Major Assessment Task
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of curriculum priorities, change processes and preferred curriculum futures in an educational jurisdiction
- Demonstrate a capacity to identify key themes, trends and issues in curriculum research.
Assessment tasks
- Reflective Journals
- Major Assessment Task
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an introductory understanding of the breadth of the curriculum field
- Demonstrate an understanding of curriculum priorities, change processes and preferred curriculum futures in an educational jurisdiction
- Demonstrate a capacity to identify key themes, trends and issues in curriculum research.
Assessment tasks
- Online Learning Activities
- Reflective Journals
- Major Assessment Task
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the strategic importance of the curriculum field
- Demonstrate an introductory understanding of the breadth of the curriculum field
- Demonstrate an understanding of curriculum priorities, change processes and preferred curriculum futures in an educational jurisdiction
- Demonstrate a capacity to identify key themes, trends and issues in curriculum research.
Assessment tasks
- Online Learning Activities
- Reflective Journals
- Major Assessment Task
Changes from Previous Offering
EDUC 703 is updated annually in response to student feedback and developments in the field.