• Semester 2 (Day)

Synopsis

In  this unit students will explore the contribution to the curriculum
process  of  the disciplines of philosophy, sociology and  psychology.
They  will be 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 will
begin  to  develop  their  own  theories  that  will  influence  their
curriculum development and implementation. Evaluation is emphasised in
every  phase  of  the  process.  Students  will  participate  in   the
curriculum  process  during  the  school  based  practicum  for   this
semester.  From  this they will become aware of the  implications  for
planning,  developing  and  implementing curricula  whether  regional/
central based, school based or classroom based.