Curriculum, Pedagogy & Assessment 2

This course builds on the foundational understandings developed in Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment 1 by deepening students’ ability to design, implement, assess, and evaluate learning within their chosen specialisation. Students will engage critically with curriculum frameworks, learning progressions, assessment practices, and evidence-informed pedagogies to develop coherent and responsive programmes of learning.
Drawing on research, learning sciences, and contemporary educational practice, students will learn to sequence learning, adapt teaching for diverse learners, and use assessment information to inform next teaching steps and improve learner outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the integration of inclusive practice, culturally sustaining pedagogy, literacy and numeracy development, and effective partnerships with learners, whānau, and communities.
Students will develop increasing confidence in curriculum interpretation, long-term planning, assessment design, analysis of learner evidence, and professional inquiry. Through authentic planning, assessment, and evaluation tasks, they will demonstrate the ability to make informed pedagogical decisions that promote excellence, equity, and learner success.