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EDS1201 Learning, Curriculum and Information Technology (ICT) in Schools
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
EDS1101 Issues, Challenges and Directions in Education
 
Description:

This unit explores the changing nature of the school as an institution. The unit will address the social, cultural, economic and political evolution of schooling, highlighting the diversity of school cultures, the different education sectors and the specialist programs available in schools. Students may have the opportunity to integrate school visits with material covered in this unit. Students will examine recent curriculum reform, current curriculum practices and the reasons for these changes. Students will have the opportunity to further develop information and communication technology competencies that will enhance the teaching and learning process.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
G16Bachelor of Arts (Education)/Bachelor of Business
G24Bachelor of Arts (Education)/Bachelor of Communications
M23Bachelor of Arts (Education)/Bachelor of Design
G18Bachelor of Arts (Education)/Bachelor of Science
V22Bachelor of Arts (Education)/Bachelor of Social Science (Home Economics)
G22Bachelor of Arts (Education)/Bachelor of Social Science (Youth, Health and Physical Activity)
MADSTDrama Studies Major
MAENGEnglish Major
MAAABAMusic Major
MASOCSocial Sciences Major
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 9/30/2006 VET: 9/30/2006