GED4912

Research in specialist curriculum areas

Professor A J Bishop

12 points - First semester - 3 hours per week - Clayton

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have gained a broader understanding of current curriculum research in a variety of fields and a deeper understanding of curriculum issues that are not restricted to particular subjects (eg objectives and assessment, equity and inclusiveness, ethnicity and multiculturalism, quality learning, the use of educational technology).

Synopsis This subject aims to lead students to an understanding of current research in particular areas of curriculum content. It examines a wide variety of research methods that are employed in studying curriculum issues. Staff with interests in various areas of the curriculum and various broader curriculum concerns will contribute to the subject. Research which explores the ways that fundamental curriculum issues are identified, clarified and worked through in practice in particular subject areas will be discussed. For example, issues of equity and inclusiveness, conceptions of quality in learning, ethnicity and multiculturalism, assessment of learning outcomes, integration of knowledge from various subject fields and use of educational technology may be examined in specific areas such as mathematics, language studies, science and technology, computing and the social sciences.

Assessment Major assignment (8000 words) negotiated topic which must focus upon some aspect of curriculum practice and demonstrate research competence: 100% - Students will also be expected to give oral presentations about their topic during the semester.

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