Overview
An examination of the pedagogy, content and critical issues in two learning areas selected (from EDCR 133, 135, 232, 233 or 235). Broadly examines curriculum development and design through the analysis of current educational initiatives and approaches to school-wide curriculum implementation.
This paper allows students to study in more depth a learning area/subject selected from EDCR 133 (Health & Physical Education), EDCR 232 (Science & Technology), EDCR 233 (Visual Arts & Music) or EDCR 235 (Drama and Dance). In the selected learning area/subject, the content critically examines respective theories and practices associated with teaching and learning. The content will critique a range of diverse learning possibilities and encourage debate in relation to learning area/subject related issues. Though there is variation according to respective learning areas/subjects, the following will be included:
- Content and pedagogical approaches
- Current issues
- Inclusion, technology, Te Reo and tikanga, fostering strengths of all learners
- Leadership and motivation
- Community links and examples
- Unit planning
The paper then allows the students to apply curriculum principles and effective pedagogical knowledge to the concept of school based curriculum development and the models or approaches schools choose to deliver learning. The following will be included:
- Curriculum design e.g. subject-centred, learner-centred, problem-based
- Curriculum conceptions e.g. humanist, academic, rationalist
- Models and approaches e.g. personalised learning, integrated learning, inquiry learning, traditional
- Innovative classroom environments
- Thinking strategies e.g. Gardier's Multiple Intelligences, De Bono, Thinker keys, Habits of Mind
- Designing curriculum- process and issues, including EOTC and ICT
About this paper
| Paper title | Local Curriculum and Integration |
|---|---|
| Subject | Education |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,053.30 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- EDCR 133, EDCR 135, EDCR 232, EDCR 233, EDCR 235
- Corequisite
- EDPR 331
- Limited to
- BTchg
- Notes
- Primary Education students only.
- Contact
Paper Coordinator: Dr Steven Sexton
- Teaching staff
Dr Steven Sexton (Dunedin)
Trish Wells (Dunedin)
Olivia Weaver (Dunedin)
Belinda Haig (Dunedin)
Andrea Robertson (Dunedin)
Shannon McNatty (Dunedin)Alli McKenzie (Southland)
Julie Milligan (Southland)- Textbooks
There are no set textbooks for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:
- Critically reflect on the nature of curriculum.
- Critically analyse theory and pedagogical practices in relation to curriculum.
- Critically reflect on issues related to school designed curriculum.
- Evaluate and adapt a range of teaching approaches and resources to support learning.
Overview
An examination of the pedagogy, content and critical issues in two learning areas selected (from EDCR 133, 135, 232, 233 or 235). Broadly examines curriculum development and design through the analysis of current educational initiatives and approaches to school-wide curriculum implementation.
This paper allows students to study in more depth a learning area/subject selected from EDCR 133 (Health and Physical Education), EDCR 232 (Science and Technology), EDCR 233 (Visual Arts and Music) or EDCR 235 (Drama and Dance). In the selected learning area/subject, the content critically examines respective theories and practices associated with teaching and learning. The content will critique a range of diverse learning possibilities and encourage debate in relation to learning area/subject related issues.
Though there is variation according to respective learning areas/subjects, the following will be included:
- Content and pedagogical approaches
- Current issues
- Inclusion, fostering strengths of all learners
- Leadership and motivation
- Assessment for learning
- Community links and examples
- Unit planning
- Digital technologies
The paper then allows the students to apply curriculum principles and effective pedagogical knowledge to the concept of school based curriculum development and the models or approaches schools choose to deliver learning.
The following will be included:
- Curriculum design e.g. subject-centred, learner-centred, problem-based
- Curriculum conceptions e.g. humanist, academic, rationalist
- Models and approaches e.g. personalised learning, integrated learning, inquiry learning, traditional
- Innovative classroom environments
- Thinking strategies e.g. Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, De Bono, Thinker keys, Habits of Mind
- Designing curriculum: process and issues, including EOTC
About this paper
| Paper title | Local Curriculum and Integration |
|---|---|
| Subject | Education |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- EDCR 133, EDCR 135, EDCR 232, EDCR 233, EDCR 235
- Corequisite
- EDPR 331
- Limited to
- BTchg
- Notes
- Primary Education students only.
- Contact
Paper Co-ordinator: Angela Miller
- Teaching staff
Dunedin:
- Dr Steven Sexton
- Dr Trish Wells
- Olivia Wheeler
- Belinda Haig
- Andrea Robertson
- Shannon McNatty
- Karina Nafatali
Southland:
- Textbooks
There are no set textbooks for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:
- Critically reflect on the nature of curriculum.
- Critically analyse theory and pedagogical practices in relation to curriculum.
- Critically reflect on issues related to school designed curriculum.
- Evaluate and adapt a range of teaching approaches and resources to support learning.