EDCURRIC 636 : Designing the Wider Curriculum 1
Education and Social Work
2025 Semester Two (1255) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | People and Place |
| Capability 2: | Sustainability |
| Capability 3: | Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 4: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 5: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 6: | Communication |
| Capability 7: | Collaboration |
| Capability 8: | Ethics and Professionalism |
Learning Outcomes
- Inquire into, critique, experience separate and focussed teaching/learning experiences in each of the five named Essential Learning Areas, where content has been chosen to exemplify the essence and the pedagogical knowledge of that learning area. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1 and 6.1)
- Recognise and reflect upon on a repertoire of practice which demonstrates a developing adaptive expertise. From observations in classroom and faculty settings and through discussion and reflection, the PSTs will show a developing professional learning disposition with an understanding of the directions for learning and vision of the NZ Curriculum. (Capability 1.3, 3.1, 4.2, 6.1, 7.1 and 8.2)
- Develop and design a series of 3 lessons for implementation in practice, using acquired curriculum, content, pedagogical and assessment knowledge. Select worthwhile and culturally responsive content aligned to valued outcomes in the design and implementation of the learning experiences, using evidence to scaffold learning and improve teaching. Apply strategies which integrate ICT, and support and monitor progress across the curriculum. (Capability 1.2, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 5% | Individual Coursework |
| Reflection Task | 35% | Individual Coursework |
| Planning Task | 35% | Individual Coursework |
| Perusal Reading Tasks | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| 4 types | 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||
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Students must submit all Assessment Tasks to achieve an overall pass on this course. Completion to the satisfaction of the examiners: students must achieve at least 50% for the course and hand in all assignments.
Exam Mode
- There is no final exam for this course
Further information about exams can be found at https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/about-exams.html
Workload Expectations
EDCURRIC 636 is a 15 point course. On average, students are expected to spend 10 hours per week in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in. A typical semester including the study/exam period totals approximately 15 weeks.
For this course you receive a total of 36 instructional hours over the semester. This means you should expect to commit 36 hours to direct contact via online lectures and workshops which may be supplemented with a range of additional materials. You can also reasonably expect to commit approximately 100 hours for independent learning. This may include reading, note-taking, online discussion, writing, engaging in collaborative group work, problem solving, undertaking practical tasks, reflecting on learning, accessing learning and study resources, engaging with students during practicum, and assessment preparation and completion.
Delivery Mode
Online
Attendance is not required at online activities to complete components of the course.
The course will not include live online events as lectures will be recorded.
You will be expected to engage with online course discussions, and contribute to activities on a weekly basis.
Where possible, general study material, and course readings will be available at course commencement and then content materials will be released weekly throughout the course.
This course runs to the University semester timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.
Learning Resources
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Other Information
In planning the assessments, we have tried to match the UoA Graduate Profile needs, as well as the TCANZ requirements.
For example, we have provided for choice - which meets the UoA profile that a graduate can "demonstrate agency and adaptability in deciding how to gather evidence of knowledge and competency". TCANZ requires that teachers "seeking professional learning as a self regulated learner, identifying gaps and seeking to improve practice". Within this course we have done that by giving you responsibility for building your professional learning in these wider curriculum areas.
The Canvas website will announce developments for this course as the semester proceeds.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework, tests and examinations as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against electronic source material using computerised detection mechanisms. Upon reasonable request, students may be required to provide an electronic version of their work for computerised review.
Class Representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.