EDUC 7113 - Economics Curriculum and Pedagogy
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code EDUC 7113 Course Economics Curriculum and Pedagogy Coordinating Unit School of Education Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Incompatible EDUC 6515A and 6515B and EDUC7515A and 7515B Assumed Knowledge Pass in 6 courses of Economics Assessment A series of 8-10 lessons plans, A unit of work (inclusive of lesson plans), Designing an assessment task, Grading/marking criteria, Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Linda Westphalen
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance, and structure of the content area and the complexity of the discipline teaching strategies in the learning area. 2. Design and sequence unit and lesson plans based on essential content of the subject area, curriculum and assessment principles. 3. Demonstrate understanding of assessment, moderation, and its application to support consistent and comparable judgments of student learning, and so as to modify teaching practices. 4. Integrate relevant research and theory to develop a broad repertoire of subject-appropriate teaching and learning strategies, including the use of ICT. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3, 4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2, 3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2,3 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
2,3 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
- Brady, L., & Kennedy, K. (2019). Curriculum Construction (6th edn.). Melbourne, Victoria: Pearson.
- Brady, L., & Kennedy, K. (2019). Assessment and Reporting: Celebrating Student Achievement (5th edn.). Melbourne, Victoria: Pearson.
- Flinders, D., & Thornton, D. (2017). The Curriculum Studies Reader (5th edn.). London: Routledge.
- Kelly, A. (2009). The Curriculum: Theory and Practice (6th edn.). London: SAGE.
- Ornstein, A., & Hunkins, F. (2018). Curriculum: Foundations, Principles, and Issues (7th edn.). Essex, UK: Pearson.
- Smith, D., & Lovat, T. (1995). Curriculum: Action on Reflection Revisited (3rd edn.). Wentworth Falls, NSW: Social Science Press.
- Webster, S., & Ryan, A. (2018). Understanding Curriculum: The Australian Context (2nd edn.). Melbourne, VIC: Cambridge University Press.
Recommended Resources
Refer to MyUniOnline Learning
Refer to MyUni - Brady, L., & Kennedy, K. (2019). Curriculum Construction (6th edn.). Melbourne, Victoria: Pearson.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
No information currently available.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Three hour tutorial/workshop per week.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ATTENDANCE AT ALL TUTORIALS IS COMPULSORY.
Students will not be permitted to go on Professional Experience if they are considered to be under-prepared.Learning Activities Summary
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Lecture Topic/Themes
AITSL Focus Area
1 The importance of planning in teaching
• Lesson plans
• Planning a sequence of lesson plans that incorporates each of the APST1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 2 • Theoretical justification for the pedagogical approaches.
• Justification for the inclusion of stipulated resources.1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 3 The application of curriculum theory: theory into practice
• Curriculum design, development, and implication as it relates to “units” of work.1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 4 • Interpreting relevant curriculum frameworks for curriculum design.
• “Unit of work” exemplars.
• “Unit of work” workshop.1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 5 Assessment as Integral to Learning and for Improving Teaching practices
• Planning indicates assessment for learning, of learning, as learning
• Evidence of learning (informal/formal; Diagnostic, Formative, Summative)
• Criterion-based assessment and rubrics
• Theoretical justification for the assessment approaches5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 6 The application of assessment: theory into practice
• Developing assessment tasks that are curriculum specific (inclusive of unit of work) that use relevant curriculum frameworks.5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 Mid Semester Break Two Weeks + One Week School Holidays Professional Experience (Placement) Total Five Weeks 7 • Interpreting relevant curriculum frameworks for developing assessment tasks.
• Assessment task exemplars (used for moderation).
• Assessment task workshop.5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 8 • Reporting and feedback on assessment.
• Exemplars of reporting and feedback.
• Consideration of how assessment can be used to evaluate student learning so as to modify teaching practice.5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5 Specific Course Requirements
Refer to MyUni. In order to go on Professional Experience, students must successfully pass all interim assignments for Curriculum and
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
ASSESSMENT TASK
TASK TYPE
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
Assessment Task #1, Part A:
A series of 8-10 lessons plansSummative 1, 2, 3 & 4 Assessment Task #1, Part B:
A unit of work (inclusive of lesson plans from assessment task 1, part A)Summative 1, 2, 3 & 4 Assessment Task #2 Part A:
Designing an assessment task (inclusive of lesson plans from assessment task 1, part A & B)Summative 1, 2, 3 & 4 Assessment Task #2, Part B: grading/marking criteria + reflection on timely and appropriate feedback Summative 1, 2, 3 & 4 Assessment Related Requirements
Refer to MyUni. In order to go on Professional Experience, students must successfully pass all interim assignments for Curriculum and
Pedagogy Courses. Students will not be permitted to go on Professional Experience if they are considered to be under-prepared..Assessment Detail
Note that PSTs are assessed for their application of planning, teaching and assessing utilising strategies appropriate to each learning area.
Assessment Description Assessment Task #1, Part A A series of 8-10 lessons plans.
PSTs plan a sequence of lessons (i.e., 8-10 lesson plans) using either the Australian Curriculum or South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) curriculum framework for each one of the teaching areas. These lesson plans need to demonstrate relevant APSTs for teachers that relate to planning for, and implementing effective teaching and learning.Assessment Task #1, Part B A unit of work (inclusive of lesson plans from assessment task 1, part A): Using the series of 8-10 lesson plans previously developed, PSTs integrate these lessons plans in a unit of work using the same curriculum framework for the specific teaching area selected. The unit of work needs to demonstrate relevant APSTs that relate to planning for, and implementing effective teaching and learning. Assessment Task #2 Part A Designing an assessment task (inclusive of lesson plans from assessment task 1, part A & B). PSTs are to design and implement an appropriate assessment task for one of their teaching areas. The assessment task needs to demonstrate relevant APSTs that relate to assessment. Assessment Task #2, Part B Grading/marking criteria + reflection on timely and appropriate feedback: Using the assessment task developed in assessment task previously, provide effective feedback to improve student learning outcomes and modify teaching programs. Feedback needs to demonstrate relevant APSTs that relate to assessment, feedback and report on student learning. Reflect on the potential effectiveness of the types of feedback you discussed and the chosen timeframe to provide feedback. Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
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- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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