• Semester 1 (Day)

Synopsis

In  this  unit  students explore the  contribution  to  the
curriculum   process  of  the  disciplines  of  philosophy,
sociology  and  psychology.  They  are  provided  with  the
opportunity to analyse the assumptions and beliefs on which
the  different  approaches to the  curriculum  process  are
based  and investigate, from research, the manner in  which
individual  teachers  appear  to  approach  the  curriculum
process.   Through a critically reflective  orientation  to
curriculum  work,  students  begin  to  develop  their  own
theories  that will influence their curriculum  development
and implementation.

Evaluation  is  emphasised in every phase  of  the  process.
Students  participate in the curriculum process  during  the
school  experience for this semester.  From this they become
aware  of  the  implications for  planning,  developing  and
implementing   curricula  whether  regional/central   based,
school based or classroom based.