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EDUC321 K-6 Curriculum Planning and Assessment 2

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 2 On Campus
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites EDUC311
Co-requisites None
Restrictions EDUC390
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Mitchell Parkes (mparkes2@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit follows on from EDUC311 and continues to focus on the planning, programming and assessment of all key learning areas in the primary school. It emphasises the skills required to develop and implement valid programs using syllabus documents and implementing cross-curricular perspectives, including technology, literacy, numeracy, environmental and multicultural approaches respectively. It will have a particular focus on assessment. Students will be engaged in devising and reflecting on the teaching programs they deliver in schools during practicum. This unit is linked to professional experience.
Materials Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. implement on practicum a four week program that demonstrates an understanding of numeracy, technology, literacy, environmental and multicultural approaches, and all Key Learning Areas;
  2. integrate technology and other cross-curricular perspectives into curriculum planning and assessment for the classroom;
  3. use curriculum documents to develop coherent, sequential and student-centred programs and assessment activities in practical contexts;
  4. demonstrate understanding of principles underpinning all aspects of curriculum delivery, including programming, assessment and evaluation;
  5. develop, implement and evaluate a variety of assessment practices; and
  6. articulate a personal philosophy for teaching.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students use existing knowledge of discipline to develop and deliver a 4 week teaching program that satisfies learning outcomes as prescribed in the primary syllabus. 		True True
2 Communication Skills
By designing and delivering teaching programs (assignment 1) in the primary classroom, graduates will have enhanced verbal and written communication skills. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Development of teaching programs (assignment 1) that address cross-curricular issues in education will further develop students' personal philosophy of education and teaching. Global perspectives and inter-cultural awareness will be increased. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Graduates will have developed competencies in information literacy since the integration of technology is seen as a major issue in this unit. The integration of technology is essential in both assessment items. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
By further developing their philosophy of education and teaching, and reflecting on their teaching and planning, graduates will be prepared for life-long learning in pursuit of personal and professional development. Life-long learning is assessed in both assignments. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Graduates will be effective problem-solvers, capable of applying logical, critical, and creative thinking to a range of teaching situations they are likely to encounter in their teaching career. Problem solving is assessed in assignment 1. 		True True
7 Social Responsibility
Addressing environmental issues, multiculturalism, different learning styles etc. while planning teaching and learning programs will ensure that graduates will be committed to ethical action and social responsibility. Issues of inclusion etc. are assessed in both assignments. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Graduates will work collaboratively as critical friends in developing and evaluating teaching programs and units of work. 		True
   

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