Details for EDU234 Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting

This subject provides students with an opportunity to understand the various discourses that inform teachers’ knowledge and pedagogical practice. It considers the professional role of the teacher in Christian and alternate schools by exploring the NESA and other syllabuses and ACARA curricula in the light of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST). Students explore Christian curriculum and design frameworks. This includes adding to the understanding and practice of the development of a teaching scope and sequence, subject development, evaluation, and assessment. A range of assessment tools are analysed to develop the student’s capacity to design their own assessments for inclusivity and diversity and to analyse data for effective evaluation of student learning for reporting to parents/carers so that there are improved learning outcomes for their students.  

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: EDU234
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following are prerequisites:

• EDU116 Introduction to Learning Theory
• or 40 credit points

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Identify and discuss the various statutory and regulatory bodies, requirements and conceptual frameworks that inform and influence curriculum development and implementation in Australia. 
2. Develop a program of learning that integrates a biblical perspective, demonstrates effective learning, teaching, and assessment strategies, and uses appropriate resources.
3. Discuss and illustrate the process and principles of effective program design and lesson planning including differentiation of learning and assessment. 
4. Describe the types of assessment, assessment principles and assessment methods and discuss the role and application of these in the teaching and learning process. 
5. Explain the role of assessment, feedback and reporting in the student learning process and program improvement. 

Subject Content

1. Knowledge of the NESA (and other relevant) and ACARA syllabuses
2. Programming and planning
3. Assessment
4. Record keeping and reporting

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face onsite (extensive)
• E-learning (online/asynchronous)
• E-learning (online/synchronous)

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

1. Interview Analysis (20%)
2. Creative Project (Assessment Design) (40%)
3. Unit of work (Overview and one detailed lesson plan) (40%)

Prescribed Text

No prescribed texts applicable.