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Designing a Curriculum (EDUC90516)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject deals with the principles of curriculum design and the translation of these principles into a program of study in a specific context. It covers the formulation of objectives and outcomes, content selection, teaching activities and the design of assessment tasks. Participants are encouraged to use the experience as an opportunity to work on the design of a curriculum in which they are involved. The subject also provides participants with the experience of reviewing each other's work online.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject, participants should be able to:
- critically discuss the theories and principles of curriculum design in relation to their own teaching context;
- apply theories and principles of curriculum design to the teaching and learning needs within their specific learning environment;
- evaluate curriculum design in relation to theories, principles, and the needs of the specific learning environment in which it occurs;
- give and receive constructive feedback among peers;
- critically reflect on their own approach to and decisions related to curriculum design.
Generic skills
On completing this subject, participants should be able to:
- critically analyse theories and principles;
- apply theories and principles to a range of learning contexts;
- present material in a clear, organised, and suitable way;
- reflect upon and analyse the effectiveness of their practice; and
- work constructively with peers to evaluate and support one another's work.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90002 | Effective University Teaching |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Draft curriculum design
| Week 5 | 10% |
Reviews of peers' draft curriculum documents
| Week 9 | 30% |
Final curriculum design and rationale
| Day 1 of the examination period | 40% |
Reflective writing
| Week 2 of the examination period | 20% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at all seminars and workshops | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Samantha Marangell Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 20 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
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Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
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Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in University Teaching - Links to additional information
Last updated: 10 February 2024