Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Innovation

EDU 8205EEF

Course Guide

EDU 8205EEF

Course Guide

Curriculum Development and Pedagogical Innovation

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Course Coordinator:

Dr Rex Ng, BEd, MEd, PhD (HKU)

Course Developer:

Dr Tiffany Ip Nga Min

Compulsory Prerequisite(s)

Completed at least 30 credit-units from the Electronics programme.

Aims

This course aims to provide Master of Education in Educational Technology and Innovation students with foundational knowledge and hands-on skills in curriculum design and pedagogical innovation. Students will learn core theories and models of curriculum development, and investigate ways to incorporate innovative teaching methods and technologies into their curricula. This course emphasises practical application, encouraging students to critically analyse existing curricula, design innovative teaching strategies and reflect on their applicability in diverse educational settings.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

understand the core theories of course design and curriculum models;
evaluate the applicability of innovative teaching methods in different educational settings;
design innovative curriculum plans that integrate educational technology;
critically analyse, assess and modify existing curriculum; and
critically reflect on the challenges and solutions in the curriculum development processes.

Contents

Theory and models of curriculum development
Overview of innovative pedagogies
Integration of educational technology with curriculum
Practices of curriculum design
Curriculum evaluation and continuous improvement

Learning support

Students will learn through lectures, case studies, group discussions, and practical workshops. There will be 39 hours of lectures. The lecture component covers the theoretical foundations of curriculum development and innovative teaching methods, while case studies and group discussions help students deepen their understanding and engage in critical thinking. The practical workshops provide opportunities for designing and evaluating innovative courses and enhancing students’ practical skills.

Assessment

The assessment in this course consists of three assignments (100%).

Online requirement

This course is supported by the Online Learning Environment (OLE). Students must access the OLE for course updates, communication with tutors and peers, and submission of assignments.

Equipment

A PC-compatible computer ready for connecting to the Internet is essential. The minimum configuration of the computer is:

PC with an x86 CPU or equivalent
1GB RAM
Hard disk
Sound card with speakers

You need to be familiar with the basic use of a computer including keyboard, mouse and word processing software. Experience in using email, the Internet and the World Wide Web is also essential.

Software

You should have Windows with Microsoft Word. Other software will be downloaded from the Internet. You may need to use OpenOffice to prepare assignment answers.

Set book(s)

There are no set textbooks for this course.

Students with disabilities or special educational needs

Depending on the nature of the project, a particular disability or special educational need may affect the successful and efficient carrying out of the project. Students are requested to seek the advice of the Course Coordinator before enrolling in the course.