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Curriculum Frameworks in the IB PYP (EDUC90261)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Term 4
Overview
Availability | Term 4 - Online |
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This subject investigates the role and structure of the Primary Years Programme curriculum framework. Participants will explore how learners construct meaning, including how understanding is acquired and what differentiates it from knowledge. There will be a strong theoretical component as well as a critical evaluation of the development and implementation of curriculum that is intended to support the integration of the Essential Elements. Strategies for supporting the development of higher order thinking skills, including the role of student-directed concept-driven inquiry, the art of inquiring, and building communities of learners will be investigated. There will also be a practical emphasis on the development and implementation of a concept driven transdisciplinary curriculum.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of essential knowledge and skills to perform competently as a specialist teacher;
- Comprehend the intellectual, social and psychological aspects of their work with learners and synthesize theory and practice;
- Articulate key concepts of a concept driven transdisciplinary curriculum;
- Design and implement curriculum that creates a balance between the acquisition of essential knowledge and skills, and the search for meaning and understanding; and
- Evaluate and use constructive criticism of their own work and, if applicable, of the institutions in which they work.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90333 | Introduction to the IB |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
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
- Critical reading response (750 words equivalent), due Weeks 2-4 (15%)
- Essay on the inquiry process (1500 words), due Week 4 (30%)
- Planning document (2750 words), due end of Term (55%)
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Term 4 - Online
Principal coordinator Harry Galatis Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 8 October 2018 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 15 October 2018 to 9 December 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 October 2018 Census date 2 November 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 November 2018 Assessment period ends 16 December 2018 Term 4 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) Course Graduate Certificate in Education (International Baccalaureate) PYP Course Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) PYP - 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.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 10 February 2024