Curriculum Frameworks in the IB Diploma (EDUC90332)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
Contact information
Term 2
Term 4
Overview
| Availability | Term 2 - Online Term 4 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject investigates the role and structure of the DP curriculum framework. Key issues explored will include challenges for learning and teaching in relation to: breadth/depth/specialisation; higher order thinking; subject integrity/transdisciplinarity; individual/community/ social/global consciousness; and assessment. Participants will explore individual components of the IB framework including CAS, EE and TOK. There will be a strong theoretical and critical evaluation on the development and implementation of curriculum that is intended to support both the acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, and the search for meaning.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Critically examine ways in which the DP curriculum framework supports the development of essential knowledge and skills, and the search for meaning, and strategies for different types of learning and teaching;
- Articulate the importance of the EE, CAS and TOK to knowledge and understanding.
- Demonstrate the ability to design and critique curriculum that incorporates DP standards and practices and addresses the objectives of subject specific and core element related learning;
- Articulate the role and purpose of command terms within the IB Diploma
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have:
- Demonstrate an understanding of essential knowledge and skills for using the DP curriculum framework;
- Comprehend the intellectual, social and psychological aspects of their work with learners and synthesise theory and practice;
- Evaluate and reflect upon their teaching and on the work of the institutions/communities in which they teach.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students will need to complete EDUC90333 at the same time as or before undertaking this subject.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90333 | Introduction to the IB Diploma Programme |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
Students will need to complete EDUC90333 at the same time as or before undertaking this subject.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90333 | Introduction to the IB Diploma Programme |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
Term 2, 2017
- Critical Reading Task – Reciprocal teaching model (500 word equivalent) due between Weeks 2 and 7 (10%)
- Language in the DP - Presentation (10 mins; 1000 word equivalent) due Week 4 (20%)
- Language in the DP – Language policy (1000 word equivalent) due Week 5 (20%)
- Theories of Knowledge – Presentation (5 mins; 500 word equivalent) due Week 7 (10%)
- Theory of Knowledge – Essay (2000 words) due Week 9 (40%)
Term 4, 2017:
- Presentation (7 minutes) between Weeks 2-7 (15%)
- Presentation (13 minutes) due Week 4 (25%)
- Written task (1000 words) due Week 6 (20%)
- Essay (2000 words) due Week 9 (40%)
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Term 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Julie Mitchell Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 3 April 2017 Pre teaching requirements Students are asked to visit the LMS and check that they are able to enter the webinar room during week 0. There are a number of introductory materials for students to access during this week. Teaching period 10 April 2017 to 4 June 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 April 2017 Census date 28 April 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 May 2017 Assessment period ends 9 June 2017 Term 2 contact information
- Term 4 - Online
Principal coordinator Julie Mitchell Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 2 October 2017 Pre teaching requirements Students are asked to visit the LMS and check that they are able to enter the webinar room during week 0. There are a number of introductory materials for students to access during this week. Teaching period 9 October 2017 to 3 December 2017 Last self-enrol date 3 October 2017 Census date 27 October 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 17 November 2017 Assessment period ends 8 December 2017 Term 4 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 10 February 2024