Curriculum Design in Catholic Education

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC X413
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Course ID
208344
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Sue Coghlan
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

To explore and evaluate contemporary principles, approaches, content, pedagogies, resources and assessment practices for designing Religious Education programs and lessons.  Catholic identity and mission, as they impact on Religious Education Curriculum design, will be considered and examined in dialogue with the realities of dynamic contemporary contexts. The course will develop understanding of cultural and religious contexts of students in the RE classroom.  This course offers teachers in Catholic Schools opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge and capabilities needed for designing curricula in Religious Education which can be transferred to other Learning Areas.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand and appreciate the importance of context for the design of contemporary Religious Education curricula in Catholic Schools
  • Articulate a philosophy for teaching and learning in the Religious Education learning area relevant to the contemporary Catholic School classroom
  • Analyse and critique key elements in designing Religious Education curriculum
  • Design and implement effective curricula in Religious Education (or in an integrated curriculum) consistent with an articulated philosophy of Religious Education, drawing on the Crossways Religious Education Curriculum and course perspectives

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Availability

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

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 25472
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 18
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35 Julie Carolyn Trinidad
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35 Julie Carolyn Trinidad
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35 Julie Carolyn Trinidad

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 20285
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 7
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 21 Jun - Online , Julie Carolyn Trinidad
Notes:
Grad Cert Students Only

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 59980
Section
Section 020L
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Grad Cert Students Only
Class number
Class number 50264
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Grad Cert Students Only

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 53971
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-39
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-39

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