EDF5621 Challenging curriculum, pedagogy and assessment
Faculty of Education
EDF5621 Challenging curriculum, pedagogy and assessment is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2021 entry.
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Overview
This unit focuses on curriculum, pedagogy and assessment as three core concepts that are part of educational work across school, tertiary, workplace and community contexts. It uses a curriculum case (for example, the newly released Australian Curriculum) to explore concepts of curriculum and their interplay with both pedagogy and assessment practices. Through this case, you will learn how to critique curriculum by exploring its stated purpose, the educational philosophies evident in its scope and focus, and the underlying and implicit cultural norms and values. These insights provide a lens through which to consider the relationship between pedagogy (the implemented curriculum) and the intended curriculum and the way in which assessment is developed and enacted in the light of the educational intentions of the curriculum. The assignments for this unit allow you to explore your own relevant curriculum case and to think critically about the ways in which curriculum, pedagogy and assessment are connected with increased accountability, educational policy and changing political agendas.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Written review (4000 words or equivalent)50%
- Investigative report (4000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify the core features of a curriculum
- 2
Recognise the ways in which curricula vary across different subjects or educational contexts
- 3
Discuss the relationship between pedagogies and intended curricula
- 4
Examine whether and how curriculum alignment meets stated aims of greater equity around learners' educational outcomes
- 5
Demonstrate an understanding of how external factors or pressures can impact the implementation of curricula in a specific context
- 6
Apply the principles to relevant 'curriculum' in other contexts or situations
- 7
Critically interrogate the impact of the 'globalisation' of curriculum, and the political dimensions of curriculum design and implementation.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Flexible mode offers a stand-alone online offering that allows you to learn and engage in content and assessment in a supported way. It also provides a face-to-face component of 12 hours over the semester to engage you with the online learning content, which you can attend if you are able and interested.
Minimum total expected workload equals 288 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for flexible students:
- 12 contact hours and 24 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester or
- 36 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester*
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
- independent study to meet the minimum required hours per semester
*International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this contact hour delivery mode.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding. Additionally, you may also engage in research activities and case based teaching.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Where it fits
EDF5621 is part of 7 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
- ADLTLEAR01Part B. Key constructs in education (12 or 24 points)Adult learningNo reviews yet
- APPBEHAN01Additional Key constructs in educationApplied behaviour analysisNo reviews yet
- DIGLEARN01Part B. Key constructs in education (12 or 24 points)Digital learningNo reviews yet
- EARCHILD01Part B. Key constructs in education (12 or 24 points)Early childhood educationNo reviews yet
- EDLEAPOL01Additional key constructs in education unitsEducational leadership and policyNo reviews yet
- EXTEACHP01Part B. Key constructs in education (12 or 24 points)Expert teaching practiceNo reviews yet
- INSPECED01Additional key constructs in education unitsInclusive and special educationNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Jennifer Bleazby
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jennifer Bleazby
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5621?
EDF5621 has no prerequisites.
When is EDF5621 offered?
In 2020, EDF5621 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5621?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5621 have an exam?
No. EDF5621 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF5621?
EDF5621 is part of Adult learning; Applied behaviour analysis; Digital learning; Early childhood education; and Educational leadership and policy, and 2 other areas of study.
More details
- Credit points
- 12
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Education
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.250
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 1
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20202021