Curriculum Studies A: Applied Learning Pathways

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2026/05

Institute / School :

Institute of Education, Arts & Community

Unit Title:

Curriculum Studies A: Applied Learning Pathways

Unit ID:

EDCEL3045

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

Nil

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

Nil

ASCED:

070199

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

In this unit, students will begin to explore Applied Learning curriculum and the multiple pathways that support it. Students will identify the structures of Applied Learning programs and situate them in their social context. Students will explore, analyse and create their own applied learning program. Embedded in the unit is a 15-day Professional Experience placement for Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) as an opportunity for PSTs to engage in ideas and theoretical frames within education connected to applied learning practices, and reflect on their implications in education settings.Education SettingBachelor of Secondary Education (Applied Teaching)

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

Student is undertaking work experience in industry where learning and performance is not directed by the provider, but support is received from the provider. Fees (provider may charge a student contribution amount or tuition fee).

Placement Component:

Yes - 15 days

Supplementary Assessment:No

Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit.

Course Level:

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge:

K1.	Examine how applied learning curriculum is structured, and how it diﬀers from the curriculum in other disciplines.

K2.	Explore contemporary theoretical and pedagogical approaches to teaching applied learning programs including disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and integrated approaches.

K3.	Recognise and articulate the fundamental role of vocational and applied learning in society.

K4.	Consider questions and issues which call for applied learning and how it assists students to meaningfully relate to their world.

K5.	Articulate the importance of reﬂecting on professional practice in order to improve it and the role of theory in this process.

Skills:

S1.	Evaluate and articulate a cohesive rationale for applied learning and vocation pathways in schools considering signiﬁcant local and global issues.

S2.	Organise applied learning content into cohesive learning and teaching sequences that are likely to engage students.

S3.	Select concepts, substance and structure of an area of applied learning curriculum and apply eﬀective teaching strategies to create an inquiry based unit of work.

S4.	Evaluate a range of teaching resources that support the teaching of applied learning.

S5.	Apply literacy and numeracy strategies in the applied learning curriculum.

S6.	Demonstrate the ability to engage in inquiry-based learning.

S7.	Further develop teaching and assessment practices reﬂective of student need.

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Connect teaching and learning theory with applied learning pedagogy.

A2.	Design a curriculum unit using discipline-based, interdisciplinary thinking and integrated approaches supported by evidence-based pedagogical principles.

A3.	Plan for and reﬂect upon appropriate events, sequences and assessment strategies that are active, participatory and reﬂective, as well as experiential and evidence-based.

A4.	Engage in planning, teaching, assessing, reﬂecting and appraising.

A5.	Successfully participate in 15 days practicum.

Unit Content:

This unit will develop the basic principles of applied learning in the context of professional relationships, learning theories, and practice, which is fundamental to applied learning. By situating applied learning in society and identifying its role in the education sector, students utilise their placement to identify the impact of applied learning programs in a school setting.

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting
1.	K1, K2, K5, S2, S3, S6, S7, A4, A5	Completion of required digital assessment forms. Completion of 15 days placement in the education setting speciﬁed for their particular program	Hurdle	S/U
2.	K1, K2, K3, S2, S3, S5, A2, A3	Design an applied learning sequence tailored to the learning needs of a speciﬁed cohort of students	Curriculum design	50% - 70%
3.	K1, K2, K4, S1, S4, A1	Critically analyse an applied learning assessment structure or task	Assessment analysis	30%-50%

Adopted Reference Style:

APA ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency