476-414 School Studies D: Curriculum Integration and Practice

Note

Students will have school placements equivalent to two days each week, which will be arranged by the Faculty. Credit will not be granted for this subject and School Studies D1, D10 or D50.

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Completion of an approved sequence of School Studies subjects over Years 1 to 3 of the BEd (Primary) course, or approved equivalent studies.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

Exploration of possibilities for integrating the primary school curriculum (following curriculum and teaching studies which tend to present the primary school curriculum as a set of discrete subject areas). A conceptual framework for curriculum integration developed through a practical, workshop approach. The planning, implementation and evaluation of school-based curricula. Directed observation and analysis of curriculum planning and implementation in classrooms. Participation in simulated integrated curriculum units in the initial phase of the subject.

Assessment

A 2000-word observation log and reflective journal compiled during the initial phase of the subject; 3000 words of documentation of planning, implementation and evaluation of integrated curriculum activities and units; 2000 words of cumulative records and final report on a teaching skills improvement project.