Foundations: Curriculum (EDUC91317)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
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This subject explores the function of curriculum and its relationship to purposes of education, teaching content and knowledge expectations of learners in a rapidly changing world. Various levels of curriculum interpretation and enactment will be considered, including diverse settings where learning occurs, extending beyond conventional school systems to include a variety of educational communities and environments and individual teacher levels.
We investigate curriculum models, theories and approaches to discourses, reforms, debates, influences, issues emergent trends to apply and integrate into practice. The ways that curriculum, knowledge, and learning address the relationships between society, knowledge, pedagogy, practice, and assessment are explored.
We critically reflect on relationships between the enacted curriculum, curriculum theory and professional practices, primarily through the lens of students’ planned area of specialisation.
For Master of Education students, this subject provides preparation for the Creativity and the Arts, Literacies and English, and Mathematics and Science Education specialisations.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Investigate and critically evaluate contemporary issues related to curriculum design, implementation, and reform in diverse educational settings, considering key scholarship and policy
- Critically assess and justify the impact of social, political, and cultural factors on curriculum reform debates and decisions, and explore evidence-based strategies to address educational challenges
- Apply and illustrate their comprehension of debates surrounding curriculum theories, frameworks, and practices through scholarly resources, collaborative peer discussions, and engagement with First Nations' knowledges
- Apply and integrate curriculum-related knowledge, practices, and theories in your own educational context, with a focus on equity, inclusion, diversity, and social justice
- Create and present their evolving understanding on curriculum design, assessment, and modification, reflecting global education perspectives and issues and sustainable development goals for education.
Generic skills
This subject will assist students to develop the following transferable skills:
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Communication
- Evidence-based decision making
- Teamwork and professional collaboration.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Option 1 - 150pt Program
Admission into the 150pt Program course entry point in the MC-ED Master of Education
OR
Option 2 - 200pt Program
Admission into one of the following: MC-MLED Master of Modern Languages Education, MC-TESOL Master of TESOL, 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-ED Master of Education
AND
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90929 | Education Policy in Context |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90930 | Literacies in Local and Global Contexts |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
AND
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC91316 | Engaging with Research in Education |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC91030 | Research in Educational Relationships | No longer available | |
| EDUC90900 | Resilience and Relationships |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
AND
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC91029 | Understanding the Student as Learner |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90830 | The Student as Learner |
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Annotated bibliography of 4-5 readings
| Early in the teaching period | 10% |
Reflective Essay: Comparative exploration of curriculum
| Mid teaching period | 30% |
Curriculum Research Project Exhibition Poster and Research Critical Reflection.
| During the assessment period | 60% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 75% attendance at, or engagement with, all sessions identified as contact hours (may include lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and activities, both synchronous and asynchronous). | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kate Coleman Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours comprising 8 x 2 hour on campus seminars and 8 hours asynchronous activities Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching requirements None Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Kate Coleman Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours comprising 8 x 2 hour on campus seminars and 8 hours asynchronous activities Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of TESOL Course Master of Education Course Master of Modern Languages Education - Links to additional information
Last updated: 4 March 2025