Course overview
To introduce, analyse and critique contemporary curriculum theories and practices.
Course learning outcomes
- understand the contested nature of knowledge represented by curriculum choices
- understand the educator's role as a curriculum professional
- understand the theories of curriculum construction
- explore the impact of the interests of stakeholders on the construction of curriculum
- be familiar with, and able to critique, a range of approaches to curriculum development
- identify and critique the social and institutional contexts of curriculum decision making
- identify and critically explore significant issues in contemporary curriculum
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