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MYS5104 Middle Schooling Curriculum and Pedagogy
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
Based on the principles of constructivism, cooperative learning and open, inclusive communities, this unit critically examines different models of middle schooling, curricula, and pedagogy. In relation to subject-centred and multi-disciplinary curricula, it considers the role of integration and negotiation in meeting young adolescents’ needs for engagement, independence, identity, and belonging. This unit also gives in-depth consideration to the characteristics of middle years' teaching which are based on ‘best practice’ such as learning that is student-centred, experiential, holistic, authentic, expressive, reflective, social, collaborative, developmental, constructivist and challenging.

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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009