TEACH511-23X (HAM)

Ngā Marau Kōtuitui: Connecting the Curriculum (Primary)

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
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Division of Education
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education

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Convenor(s)

Linda Clark

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Brent Wagner

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Linda Clark

Linda Clark
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What this paper is about

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In this paper students engage with theories, issues, and approaches of curriculum integration. This knowledge and understanding is applied to science and mathematics education in primary schools.
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How this paper will be taught

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This paper involves a 1-hour lecture, a 2-hour workshop and 1.5-hour online activities scheduled for each week (see the accompanying timetable). The lectures will explore fundamental ideas in mathematics and science teaching and learning. The workshops and online activities will support these with experiences to deepen learning.
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Required Readings

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To be advised during the paper. All required readings will be available online. You don't need to buy them in Printshop.

Recommended Readings

Beane, J. (2005). A reason to teach: Creating classrooms of dignity and hope. Heinemann.

Boyd, S., & Hipkins, R. (2012). Student inquiry and curriculum integration: Shared origins and points of difference (Part A). SET: Research Information for Teachers, (3), 15–23.

Cianca, S. (2019). Teaching elementary STEM education: Unpacking standards and implementing practice-based pedagogy. Routledge.

Dowden, T. (2014). Challenging, integrated, negotiated and exploratory curriculum in the middle years of schooling: Describing and implementing high quality integration. Australian Journal of Middle Schooling, 14(1), 16–27.

Dowden, T., & Fogarty-Perry, B. (2017). Building citizenship in the middle years: Leading the implementation of student-centred curriculum integration in an Aotearoa/New Zealand school. Australian Journal of Middle Schooling, 17(2), 32–39.

Drake, S.M., & Reid, J.L. (2018). Integrated curriculum for the twenty-first century. In J.P. Miller, M.J. Binder, B. Novak & C. Crowell (Eds), International handbook of holistic education (pp. 118-128). Routledge.

Fraser, D., & Paraha, H. (2002). Curriculum integration as treaty praxis. Waikato Journal of Education, 8.

McDowall, S., & Hipkins, R. (2019). Curriculum integration. Retrieved from https://www.nzcer.org.nz/system/files/Curriculum%20Integration%202018-2019.pdf

Mutch, C. (2013). Progressive education in New Zealand: A revered past, a contested present and an uncertain future. International Journal of Progressive Education, 9(2).

Rennie, L., Venville, G., & Wallace, J. (2012). Knowledge that counts in a global community: Exploring the contribution of integrated curriculum. Routledge.

Snook, I., & O'Neill, J. (2010). Social class and educational achievement: Beyond ideology. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies, 45(2), 3.

Thousand, J. S., Villa, R. A., & Nevin, A. I. (2006). The many faces of collaborative planning and teaching. Theory into practice, 45(3), 239-248.

Van de Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S., Lovin, L. H., & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2018). Teaching student-centered mathematics: Developmentally appropriate instruction for grades 3-5 (3rd ed., Vol. 2). Pearson.

Wright, N. (2018). Becoming an innovative learning environment: The making of a New Zealand secondary school. Springer. doi:10.1007/978-981-13-0764-5

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Evaluate and reflect on the teaching and learning process.
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  • Evaluate and critically reflect on the teaching and learning process.
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  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of theories and approaches to curriculum integration.
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  • Design a high-quality integrated unit of work that demonstrates application of specialist knowledge and skills.
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  • Examine issues relating to teaching and learning of science, mathematics and statistics, and curriculum integration.
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  • Critically examine issues relating to teaching and learning of science, mathematics and statistics, and curriculum integration.
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How you will be assessed

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In order to be eligible for a pass in this course, students are required to complete all three pieces of assessment.
General assessment criteria are included below. However, assessment rubrics specific to each assessment task will be available on Moodle.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Background paper
11 Aug 2023
11:30 PM
30
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2. Planning
25 Aug 2023
11:30 PM
35
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3. Reflection
24 Sep 2023
11:30 PM
35
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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