Curriculum Framework

Introduction to Curriculum (EDP 135) Assignment 1: Assessment Rubric (Student)Name: __________________________ Criteria | Fail (Marks 0 – 19.5) | Pass (Marks 20 – 23.5) | Credit (Marks 24 – 27.5) | Dist (Marks 28 – 31.5) | H Dist (Marks 32 – 40) | 1. Definition of curriculum | Has not addressed the criteria and/or missed the point. Does not present 3 different definitions/does not compare definitions to Marsh’s definition/very limited comparisons made. Does not use definitions from a number of sources.Does not use/has very limited references to support points | Demonstrates a general understanding of curriculum. Presents 3 different definitions from different sources, makes basic comparisons to Marsh’s definition.Little or no links to the Australian Curriculum.Use of some referencing to support ideas. | Demonstrates a sound understanding of curriculum. Presents 3 different definitions from a variety of sources with sound comparisons made to Marsh’s definition.Links ideas to the Australian Curriculum.Use of appropriate referencing to support most ideas. | Demonstrates a strong understanding of curriculum. Presents 3 definitions of curriculum from a variety of academic sources; strong comparisons made to Marsh’s definition.Weaves ideas into a coherent, logical argument to address the criteria.Strong links to the Australian Curriculum. Strong use of appropriate referencing to support ideas. | Demonstrates an outstanding understanding of curriculum. Presents 3 definitions from a variety of academic sources – analyses, compares and contrasts these to Marsh’s definition. Very strong connections to the Australian Curriculum. Outstanding use of appropriate referencing to support ideas. | 2. Development of the Australian Curriculum and Curriculum models related to this development. | Has not addressed the criteria and/or missed the point. Limited or no discussion of the development of the Australian Curriculum and curriculum models.

References: Structure of Australian Curriculum Four interrelated factors need to be involved, curriculum shaping, curriculum writing, implementation and curriculum evaluation and review (ACARA, 2012, v4 p.11) ACARA. The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority. The Shape of the Australian Curriculum, Version (2012)v 4.0. Retrieved from http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/ ACARA; Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority Asia Education Foundation (2012). Retrieved from http://www.asiaeducation.edu.au/curriculum_resources/maths/mathematics.html Brady, L & Kennedy, K Government of Western Australia (2013). School Curriculum and Standards Authority. Retrieved from http://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/internet/Years_K10/Curriculum_Resources http://www.coedu.usf.edu/agents/dlewis/publications/tyler.htm Jocobs (2010). Curriculum 21.ASCD. Alexandria, Virginia USA Luneburg C Fred (2011) Marsh, C. (2010). Becoming a teacher (5th Ed). French’s Forest: Pearson Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians (2008) Tyler (1949/1975). Basic Principles. Retrieved from http://www.coedu.usf.edu/agents/dlewis/publications/tyler.htm Wiles (2005)