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IB DP Advanced (EDUC90330)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Term 2
Term 4
Overview
| Availability | Term 2 - Online Term 4 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Students will explore principles of instructional design and the role of collaborative working practice for learning and teaching in the DP. Additionally students will learn to address the expectations and requirements of specific subject areas.
Teaching strategies and learning activities which enable subject objectives and interdisciplinary learning to be realised will be explored. The learner profile will be investigated within the context of discipline specific evaluation and materials.
Issues and approaches for differentiating learning and teaching and responding to diverse learning characteristics will be addressed.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Examine principles of instructional design and the role of collaborative working practice for learning and teaching that incorporate DP standards and practices;
- Investigate and apply principles of instructional design for developing curriculum that meets the expectations and requirements of specific subjects and differentiates learning and teaching activities in response to diverse learning characteristics;
- Articulate strategies for developing interdisciplinary links and embedding the learner profile in DP curriculum;
- Explain the relationship between curriculum, methodology and assessment in specialised disciplines;
- Articulate the role and purpose of command terms within the IB Diploma.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills to perform competently as a specialist teacher;
- Comprehend the intellectual, social and psychological aspects of their work with learners and synthesise theory and practice;
- Understand the key concepts of curriculum formation and curriculum development;
- Evaluate and use constructive criticism of their own work and of the institutions/communities in which they teach;
- Effectively use ICT to participate in learning communities as a source of professional learning.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90331 | Assessment & Reporting in the IB |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90332 | Curriculum Frameworks in the IB DP |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90333 | Introduction to the IB |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
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 November 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Critical Reading Task – Reciprocal teaching model
| From Week 2 to Week 7 | 10% |
Annotated subject timeline
| Week 5 | 45% |
Online presentation on their specialist subject area (2250 word equivalent)
| Week 8 | 45% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Term 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Nicky Dulfer Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 25 April 2022 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 2 May 2022 to 26 June 2022 Last self-enrol date 26 April 2022 Census date 20 May 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 June 2022 Assessment period ends 3 July 2022 Term 2 contact information
- Term 4 - Online
Principal coordinator Nicky Dulfer Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 10 October 2022 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 17 October 2022 to 11 December 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 October 2022 Census date 4 November 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 25 November 2022 Assessment period ends 18 December 2022 Term 4 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
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- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) DP Course Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate) Specialisation (formal) Diploma Programme - Links to additional information
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 November 2023