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Department of Education Studies

EDUC 2006 Curriculum, Assessment and Learning (3,3,0)

Prerequisite:

EDUC 1005 Introduction to Educational Psychology

Course Description:

This course provides students with an overview of the school curriculum. It introduces students to the

principles and instruments of assessment commonly used for different key stages. Emphasis is put on

examples drawn from the Hong Kong context.

Aims

Specifically, this course aims

To develop students’ knowledge of the components of a curriculum and the principles behind its

organization;

To enhance their awareness of the process of curriculum development;

To facilitate their examination of the assumptions underlying a curriculum relevant to their

experience;

To develop their ability to explain the principles behind the construction of commonly used

assessment Tools; and

To enhance their ability to appraise assessment tools.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs):

CILO 1 Describe a curriculum’s structure and the principles behind its organization

CILO 2 Analyze the process of curriculum development and the underlying assumptions

CILO 3 Explain curriculum implementation and evaluation processes

CILO 4 Design assessment tools applicable to various key stages

CILO 5 Evaluate assessment tools applicable to various key stages

CILO 6 Be open-minded and sensitive to curriculum and assessment issues at various key stages

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Course Content:

Topics Teaching & Learning

Activities (TLAs)

CILOs

Introduction

A. Common definitions

B. Different conceptions of curriculum

C. Factors behind curriculum development

Lecture

Group discussion,

exercise and

presentation

CILO 1

CILO 2

CILO 6

Structure and elements of curriculum

A. Aims and objectives

B. Content

C. Methods

D. Evaluation

Lecture

Group discussion,

exercise and

presentation

CILO 1

CILO 2

Curriculum planning and implementation

A. Models of curriculum planning

B. Curriculum implementation

C. Curriculum reform in Hong Kong at various key

stages

D. Curriculum evaluation

Lecture

Group discussion,

exercise and

presentation

CILO 2

CILO 3

CILO 6

Assessment and learning

A. Basic principles

B. Assessment of learning

C. Assessment for learning

Lecture

Group discussion,

exercise and

presentation

CILO 4

CILO 5

CILO 6

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Teaching & Learning Activities (TLAs):

Teaching & Learning

Activities (TLAs)

CILOs Descriptions

Group Works

(discussion, exercise,

presentation)

CILO 1,

CILO 2,

CILO 3,

CILO 4,

CILO 5,

CILO 6

Students work in small groups (each with 3 to 6 members) to discuss questions or issues provided by the instructor. Students may be required to orally report their findings and conclusion. Occasionally, each group is asked to write a simple report for assessment. These activities facilitate students’ knowledge construction through social interaction in class.

Lecture CILO 1,

CILO 2,

CILO 3,

CILO 4,

CILO 5,

CILO 6

The instructor describes and explain various concepts with the assistance of the desktop computer system. PowerPoint slides are frequently used to present ideas. Sometimes, additional information is provided in the form of handouts. Video clips and interactive websites also supplement the instructor’s input. From time to time, one-way lecture is broken up by questions and answer segments.

Assessment Methods (AMs):

Type of Assessment

Methods

Weighting CILOs Descriptions

Group Exercises

(written, oral)

40% CILO 1,

CILO 2,

CILO 3,

CILO 4,

CILO 5,

CILO 6

Students work in small groups (each with 3 to 6

members) to discuss questions or issues provided by the

instructor. Students may be required to orally report

their findings and conclusion. Occasionally, each group

is asked to write a simple report for assessment.

Individual paper 60% CILO 1,

CILO 2,

CILO 3,

CILO 4,

CILO 5,

CILO 6

Students are required to write term papers. These may

require them to study one of the course’s topics

in-depth, or to reflect on their past schooling experience.

Critical thinking and systematic analysis are treasured.

Proper documentation and references are required and

standards of academic writing should be adhered to.

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Textbook(s), if any

Nil

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