IB Diploma Subject Specific Content

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

170 hours

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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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 specific subject areas.

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.

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 specific subjects 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.

• One written assignment of 2,500 words which demonstrates students’ application of IB Specific subject content through a series of lessons exploring one component of the specific subject guide. Due week 5, 50%
• One 30 minute presentation to their seminar group highlighting how broader learning, assessment and curriculum theory within the IB impact on their specialist subject area. Due final day of subject, 50%

Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs/online classes) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject students should be able to:

• 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.

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