EDPROFST 777 : Curriculum: Theory, Issues, Practice

Education and Social Work

2025 Semester Two (1255) (30 POINTS)

Course Prescription

A critical examination of curriculum using a range of leading educational theories with an emphasis on sociological theory. Importance will be placed on the independent critique of contemporary curriculum issues, and the links between theory, policy and practice. A research informed critical understanding will be applied to the NZ Curriculum Framework, or Te Whāriki, or to a sector in the NZ education system.

Course Overview

This course invites you to explore curriculum through a variety of educational theories, with a special focus on sociological perspectives. Together, we’ll dive into contemporary curriculum challenges and examine how theory, policy, and practice connect in real-world education. You’ll have the chance to apply your learning to the current curriculum refresh project or focus on a specific area within New Zealand's education system, making your insights practical and relevant

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 3: Knowledge and Practice
Capability 4: Critical Thinking
Capability 6: Communication
Graduate Profile: Master of Education

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Critically discuss the nature of curriculum with reference to curriculum theory, implementation, and interpretation (Capability 3.1 and 4.3)
  2. Critically discuss curriculum history (nationally and internationally) with particular reference to the tangata whenua and the place of the Treaty of Waitangi (Capability 3.1 and 4.3)
  3. Examine and explain the relationship between curriculum and politics (Capability 4.1 and 4.3)
  4. Identify and critically examine current curriculum issues (Capability 4.1 and 6.1)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Annotated Bibliography 30% Individual Coursework
Presentation 20% Individual Coursework
Essay 50% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Annotated Bibliography
Presentation
Essay
To pass this course students must submit all assessment and achieve an overall pass in the course of 50%.

Exam Mode

  • There is no final exam for this course


Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 30 point course which represents approximately 300 hours of study.  During a typical teaching week there will be 3 hours of lectures.  For the 10 teaching weeks, this totals to 30 hours. Since the course as a whole represents approximately 300 hours of study, that leaves a total of 270 hours across the  entire semester for independent study, e.g. reading, reflection, preparing for assessments/exams, etc.

Delivery Mode

Online

Attendance is expected at scheduled online activities to complete the components of the course.
The course will include live online events including group discussions, tutorials, and lectures and these will be recorded.
Study material will be released progressively throughout the course.
This course runs to the University semester timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

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.

The course continues to be delivered live online based on positive feedback from students.

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.

Published on 25/11/2024 10:04 a.m.