IB Diploma Specialist Disciplines

Subject 460-632 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Parkville Campus

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 18 hours
Total Time Commitment: 125 additional study hours
Prerequisites: 460-629 Introduction to the IB Diploma Programme460-630 The Diploma Programme Hexagon
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Kay Margetts
Subject Overview: Participants will explore principles of instructional design and the role of collaborative working practice for learning and teaching that incorporate DP standards and practices and address the expectations and requirements of specialist disciplines. Teaching strategies and learning activities for enabling subject objectives to be realised and for developing interdisciplinary links and reflecting the learner profile will be investigated including the evaluation and selection of appropriate teaching and learning materials. Issues and approaches for differentiating learning and teaching and responding to diverse learning characteristics will be addressed. Participants will undertake a program of inquiry in relation to specialist disciplines using resources of the IB Online Curriculum Centre (OCC) as a starting point.
Assessment: Two written assignments of 2, 000 words each on the following topics: an exploration of DP specialist syllabus frameworks and assessment models pedagogical practices in relation to learning, teaching and assessment in specialist disciplines.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
  • Examine principles of instructional design and the role of collaborative working practice for learning and teaching that incorporate DP standards and practices;
  • Investigate and apply principles of instructional design for developing curriculum that meets the expectations and requirements of specialist disciplines and differentiates learning and teaching activities in response to diverse learning characteristics;
  • Articulate strategies for developing interdisciplinary links and embedding the learner profile in DP curriculum;
  • Explain the relationship between curriculum, methodology and assessment in specialised disciplines.

On completion of this subject students should have:

  • Demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills to perform competently as a specialist teacher;
  • Comprehend the intellectual, social and psychological aspects of their work with learners and synthesise theory and practice;
  • Understand the key concepts of curriculum formation and curriculum development;
  • Evaluate and use constructive criticism of their own work and of the institutions/communities in which they teach;
  • Effectively use ICT to participate in learning communities as a source of professional learning.
Links to further information: www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au
Related Course(s): Master of Education (International Baccalaureate)
Master of Education (International Baccalaureate)
Master of Education (International Baccalaureate)
Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Stud.(Internat. Baccalaureate)

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