TEAL721-18C (NET)

Secondary Curriculum: Media Studies Y11-13

15 Points

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Te Kura Toi Tangata Faculty of Education
Te Hononga Curriculum and Pedagogy

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Convenor(s)

Lee Stratford

Lee Stratford
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lee.stratford@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: christine.stewart@waikato.ac.nz

Placement Coordinator(s)

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Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: alistair.lamb@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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A study of the role of Media Studies in a secondary school curriculum: strategies and issues in planning, teaching and evaluating Media Studies learning in Years 11-13.

Because this paper relies heavily on participant initiative, you will be working independently in terms of accessing resources but with support. The Course of Study Overview contains a range of themes or topics which may change depending on the needs of those enrolled.

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Paper Structure

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Whole year paper: This paper is going to be managed online and will rely hugely on the initiative of participants.

You will be expected to maintain regular contact with the lecturer and with other students on Moodle and via other forums and to discipline yourself to maintain a schedule of work to contribute towards your report. We will meet together in person regularly for those able to attend as agreed by the group.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Develop an initial grasp of the theory and practice of teaching Media Studies from Years 11-13.
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  • Develop a critical understanding of various Media Studies curriculum and assessment documents.
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  • Explore theoretical and pedagogical issues related to a range of aspects of Media Studies as a subject.
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  • Complement degree content knowledge with content knowledge specific to Media Studies as a school subject.
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  • Understand and practise a range of assessment practices, especially those associated with the NCEA.
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  • Gain experience in short-term and long-term planning.
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  • Develop the habits of a reflective Media Studies teaching practitioner.
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Assessment

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The paper will be assessed in accordance with the Assessment Regulations included in the University of Waikato Calendar. Note the following paragraph 9 of the Assessment Regulations in the Calendar: “Unless approved otherwise by the examiners of the papers concerned, a student must not submit as assessment material that is substantially the same as material submitted as assessment for a different paper.” Resubmissions will be accepted in the case of a failing grade for one piece of work only. In such instances, the maximum grade obtainable will be a ‘C’. You need to hand in all assignment pieces in order to complete the course.

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Assessment Components

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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. Assignment One
25 May 2018
5:00 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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2. Assignment Two
22 Jun 2018
5:00 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
3. Assignment Three
28 Sep 2018
5:00 PM
40
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
4. Assignment Four
15
  • Online: Moodle Forum Discussion
✔
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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NCEA-related assessment documentation
You will be provided with materials related to course topics on Moodle.

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Recommended Readings

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You will be provided with materials related to course topics on Moodle. You will respond to posted reading materials in relation to course topics as part of the participation percentage mark.
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Online Support

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This paper will be taught through the Moodle platform.
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Workload

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Students need to consider that course points relate to the workload; one point equates to approx 10 hours' of work. Therefore, this paper requires approx. 150 hours over the course of the year. This would include: readings, posts on the news forum, discussion with peers/ lecture/ assistant teachers, research work, assignment work, and will include work done over the practicum periods.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: 40 points at 200 level in a subject that supports the teaching of Media Studies in secondary schools.

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