Pre-requisite: 80480 practicum
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 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, implementing and evaluating curricula whether regional/ central based, school based or classroom based.