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Undergraduate CUR-EDC140-2021

Exploring and Contesting Curriculum

Previously CUR-EDC111-2020

Comprehend the idea of curriculum. Study key terms, alternative models, processes, products and socio-cultural perspectives. Learn to apply curriculum theory and documents to create learning experiences within the Early Years Learning Framework.

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$493 $743

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 30 Nov 2020
  • 31 May 2021
  • 29 Nov 2021
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QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate understanding of the socio-cultural factors that influence curriculum and its implementation for diverse groups of learners
  2. demonstrate understanding of the knowledge and strategies that support students’ engagement with the curriculum
  3. outline general awareness of the existence, purpose and function of the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum
  4. apply curriculum theory and information in curriculum documents to create learning experiences.
Topics covered
    • Is curriculum just a document?
    • Enacting power and values through curriculum
    • The educator's philosophy
    • The third teacher
    • Introducing learner diversity
    • Gender and sexuality
    • Socio-economic disadvantage and the virtual schoolbag
    • Australia's history and cultures
    • Indigenous educational justice
    • Childhood, technology and consumerism
    • The official curricula, planning and assessment
Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • CUR-EDC111-Exploring and Contesting Curriculum
  • CUR-EDC140C-Exploring and Contesting Curriculum

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as EDC111 Exploring and Contesting Curriculum.

This subject provides an introduction to the idea of curriculum including key terms, alternative models of curriculum and the processes and products of curriculum. Specific areas covered include: socio-cultural perspectives of curricula; curriculum integration; the development of early learning and school-based curricula; and the way in which teachers use curriculum documents for planning. This subject provides an introduction to the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum.

Please Note:  If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Report (50%)
  • Case Study (50%)
Textbooks
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Powers of curriculum: Sociological perspectives on education.

Gobby, B., & Walker, R.

ISBN 9780190303709

Required

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Undergraduate CUR-BED-DEG-2020

Bachelor of Education Primary Education

Undergraduate CUR-ECE-DEG-2020

Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Education

Undergraduate CUR-ECE-DEG-2021

Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Education

Undergraduate CUR-BED-DEG-2021

Bachelor of Education Primary Education

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