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Exploring and Contesting Curriculum

Undergraduate | CUR-EDC140 | 2024

Previously CUR-EDC111

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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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Enrol by
19 May 2024
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks
Start dates
27 May 2024,
25 Nov 2024

Price from

$555

Upfront cost

$0

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Exploring and Contesting Curriculum

About this subject

  • 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.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

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

  • CUR-EDC111 (Not currently available)

  • CUR-EDC140C (Not currently available)

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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