Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  Curriculum Extension and Enrichment

• Unit Code

  CUR2210

• Year

  2019

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  A/Prof Brian Roy MOON

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Description

This unit provides specialised curriculum input to extend the skills and knowledge of pre-service teachers in their major learning area. Building upon earlier foundational curriculum studies, the unit offers advanced treatment of selected learning area content, combined with an examination of appropriate instructional methods for secondary teaching. The unit stresses the importance of continuous engagement with leading edge information in a teacher's specialisation and commitment to ongoing professional growth.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CUR4210

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Articulate and justify their approaches to teaching the content and skills, in the light of relevant principles and theory.
2. Demonstrate mastery of relevant knowledge and skills in the learning area.
3. Explain key concepts in the selected content of their learning area.
4. Identify opportunities for extension and enrichment among secondary students, and apply appropriate teaching strategies to achieve this.
5. Select and apply appropriate instructional methods in the planning and teaching of content and skills.

Unit Content

1. Content and skills related to the specialisation area.
2. Professional conduct in the learning area.
3. Strategies for extending and enriching student skills and knowledge.
4. Strategies for monitoring and improving students skill development.
5. Use of knowledge, principles and theory to guide pedagogical practice and decision-making.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, readings, case studies, practical workshops and online resources.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

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