476-306 School Studies C1: Curriculum Issues and Approaches

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On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the connections between school policies and programs which takes into account CSF guidelines;

• plan and document a school program;

• plan for effective classroom management incorporating multi-age, multi-groupings and individual differences;

• provide contexts which will allow learners to experience collaborative teaching and planning, sharing ideas, negotiation, analysis and feedback;

• reflect on and clarify their on-going needs and interests as teachers; and

• understand inquiry approaches to teaching and learning in the physical, biological and social sciences.

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A study of primary school curriculum emphasising children's understanding of the physical and social world. Planning, organisation, teaching, evaluation and reporting strategies at a school and classroom level are considered within an integrated study of the primary school curriculum and teachers' work.

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