Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1: Teaching subject for junior secondary

This course introduces students to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment and supports the development of pedagogical content knowledge for secondary teaching in particular subject contexts at junior secondary level. Students examine the New Zealand Curriculum (NZC), associated curriculum and assessment support materials, contemporary pedagogical developments and associated practice challenges, within the context of a junior secondary subject. There is a particular focus on knowledge foundations of subjects, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogies that support learning for all, relevant subject-specific literacies, and design for learning within students’ junior secondary subjects.