Teacher As Author - Curriculum Design And Development (M-level)

Course Code: MMAPRO_03

Masters Level Module

This module is designed to position the teacher (or professional) as an active and reflexive agent in creating change in the classroom and contributing to school development strategies. The intention is to specifically focus on the teacher as author of curriculum design and development by engaging the teacher-participants in critically reflecting on processes of writing or (re) developing curriculum. The module creates the opportunity for participants to consider the process of curriculum writing in relation to their local (e.g. school), national (e.g. UK) and global contexts It encourages the participants to formulate their own questions, drawing on literature in the field, about what constitutes 'effective' teaching and learning in the context of curriculum design and writing. The module engages participants in making important links between curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, again drawing on theoretical literature as well as their own research and reflective writing to inform their practices in the production of curriculum. The module is designed to allow for flexibility and fluency to take into account the differing contexts of the schools, colleges and needs of teachers. It encourages participants to challenge their own assumptions by using an approach, which is collaborative, co-constructive and makes connections between theoretical insights and professional practices in curriculum writing.

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