Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate, Postgraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

In this unit students will construct, implement and evaluate learning experiences through engaging with and exchanging different forms of knowledge, including the arts, language and numeracy. Students will participate in research that involves them in critical engagements with a range of sign systems. Commonalities between the arts and numeracy will be established including colour, shape, line, form, tone, space, rhythm, time, texture, tactility, motion and various approaches to problem-solving. Students will examine, critique and design interdisciplinary and integrated curriculum.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. develop an understanding of integrated curriculum as a pedagogy;
2. critique integrated curriculum as a pedagogy;
3. design, plan and evaluate integrated learning experiences for a range of learners; and
4. show an understanding of the connections between the arts, language and numeracy in an educational context.

Assessment

Assessment Task 1: Research Project (2,000 words equiv, 50%)
Assessment Task 2: Integrated Unit of Work (2,000 words equiv, 50%)

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Peter De Vries