Introduction to Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 1096
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Course ID
206131
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Campus
Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
School of Education
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will introduce preservice teachers to the theory and practice of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment across diverse learning settings. Preservice teachers will be introduced to the perspectives and underpinning principles of curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy in contemporary education settings. They will use these perspectives to describe curriculum, pedagogy and assessment practices relevant to their role as a teacher. Preservice teachers will develop an understanding of the relationship between pedagogy and social justice and the implications this has for curriculum and assessment practices.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the contested nature of the curriculum and assessment
  • Define the factors that shape curriculum development, and the role stakeholders play in these processes
  • Explain the principles and practices associated with quality pedagogy and assessment
  • Discuss the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of contemporary Australian primary education, including curriculum, policy and pedagogy
  • Explain the relationship between pedagogy and social justice and the implications this relationship has for curriculum and assessment practices

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 29681
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed EDUC1113 Introduction to Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment at the University of South Australia

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Textbook(s)

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Assessment

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