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Introduction
This unit offers an introduction to curriculum frameworks and the associated range of pedagogies involved in teaching and learning. Curriculum documents are not value-neutral; they are constructed by people who have particular viewpoints, perspectives and ideologies about education and schooling, and are implemented in a context that is part of the social, political and economic structures of society (Brady & Kennedy, 2010, p. 3). These viewpoints affect the 'what' of the curriculum (as in, what to teach) as well as the 'how' (as in, how to teach). Through this unit you will develop a capacity to think critically about the way curriculum is constructed and the implications of this construction for your professional practice. This unit, therefore, is a mix of the theoretical and the practical as it is important to come to an understanding that teaching takes place within a broad social, political, and economic context. Throughout this unit, you will examine curriculum models and planning processes, as well as teaching strategies that fulfil particular purposes. You will apply this knowledge of curriculum, planning, and pedagogy to specific classroom contexts. This unit aims to foster innovation, professionalism, collegiality, and ethical and equitable practice in all students.
Summary
| Unit name | Curriculum and Pedagogy |
| Unit code | EDU103 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Doctor Robyn McCarthy |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- apply knowledge of curriculum frameworks and pedagogical practice to plan and design learning sequences
- communicate how concepts of power, identity, equality and disadvantage are relevant to pedagogical practice and shape how schooling is practiced and experienced by teachers and students
- describe the influence that stakeholders including community, teachers, students and policy have in the way curriculum is delivered within educational contexts
- demonstrate academic and information literacy skills through the use of scholarly literature, APA referencing, punctuation, spelling and grammar in written and oral communication
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly online lectures (1.5 hours), weekly face-to-face tutorials (2 hours) |
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| Assessment | 1. Online MyLO Quizzes (20%)|2. Multimodal presentation: The Australian Curriculum (35%)|3. Understanding Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Planning: Lesson Sequence (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Brady, L., & Kennedy, K. (2019). Curriculum construction (6th ed.). Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Australia*. * also available as e-book via UTAS library Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website. |
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| Recommended | Churchill, R., Apps, T., Batt, J., Beckman, K., Grainger, P., Holloway, J., … Rogers, J. (2025). Teaching: Making a difference (6th ed.). Wiley. Duchesne, S., & McMaugh, A. (2018). Educational psychology for learning and teaching (6th ed.). Cengage. Ewing, R., & Kervin, L. (2023). Teaching: Dilemmas, challenges and opportunities. Cengage. Kearns, K. (2017). Frameworks for learning and development (4th ed.). Cengage. Killen, R., & O'Toole, M. (2023). Effective teaching strategies: Lessons from research and practice (8th ed.). Cengage. Marland, P. (2007). Learning to teach: A primer for pre-service teachers. Pearson. Reid, A., & Price, D. (2018). The Australian Curriculum: Promises, problems and possibilities. Australian Curriculum Studies Association. Webster, S., & Ryan, S. (2015). Understanding curriculum: The Australian context. Cambridge University Press |
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