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EDFD531 Program Planning for Literacy and Numeracy

10 cp

This unit extends professional knowledge, skills and values of the teacher as decision-maker and curriculum designer and implementer. The unit integrates theoretical and practical principles of the teaching and learning paradigms that have been addressed in the other education studies and curriculum units of the course. In particular, planning for literacy and numeracy learning within an inclusive and culturally responsive framework is used to develop understanding and skills in program planning more broadly. Here, students will explore the philosophies and policies that underpin current curriculum frameworks and practices and critique them in relation to social justice and equity in schooling. The unit involves students in appraising effectively professional teacher competencies in literacy and numeracy curriculum knowledge, program development and professional practice with reference to national, state and system demands for professional competence, accomplishment and leadership. The unit will also focus upon program development and evaluation together with contemporary curriculum issues including student assessment, critical reflection for enhanced teaching and learning, outcomes based education, student profiling and reporting using performance indicators and benchmarks. In addition, the unit is intended to assist students develop informed practice concerning literacy and numeracy in all curriculum area, and they will have the opportunity to develop cross-curriculum inquiry-based learning units.

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