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Curriculum Frameworks in the IB PYP (EDUC90261)
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
michelle.cafini@unimelb.edu.au
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Term 4
michelle.cafini@unimelb.edu.au
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
Availability | Term 2 - Online 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.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will enable students to:
- Explore and demonstrate an understanding of how knowledge and understanding are constructed and how they differ;
- Critically examine concept driven curriculum and strategies for supporting higher order thinking skills, including the art of questioning;
- Articulate strategies for promoting student-directed inquiry and the development of higher order thinking skills;
- Demonstrate the ability to design and critique curriculum that incorporates and balances PYP standards and practices; and
- Articulate the importance of the skills, concepts, knowledge, attitudes and actions as conceived in the PYP.
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: 17 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90333 | Introduction to the IB |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (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: 17 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Critical reading response
| From Week 2 to Week 8 | 10% |
Essay on the inquiry process
| Week 4 | 40% |
Planning document
| End of the assessment period | 50% |
Last updated: 17 February 2024
Dates & times
- Term 2 - Online
Coordinator Michelle Cafini Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 24 April 2023 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 1 May 2023 to 25 June 2023 Last self-enrol date 25 April 2023 Census date 19 May 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 June 2023 Assessment period ends 2 July 2023 Term 2 contact information
michelle.cafini@unimelb.edu.au
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
- Term 4 - Online
Coordinator Ben Zonca Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 9 October 2023 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 16 October 2023 to 10 December 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 October 2023 Census date 3 November 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 November 2023 Assessment period ends 17 December 2023 Term 4 contact information
michelle.cafini@unimelb.edu.au
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 17 February 2024
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 Teaching (Early Childhood) Course Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate) Course Master of Teaching (Primary) Specialisation (formal) Primary Years 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: 17 February 2024