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Creating better strategies, tools & perspectives for teaching & learningÌý

Our postgraduate study in curriculum and assessment at UNSW enables qualified teachers and education specialists to provide betterÌýteaching tools for more effective student learning. Curriculum and assessmentÌýis aÌýspecialisationÌýin the Master of Education program andÌýallows you to explore itsÌýcontext, purpose and role in Australian schools. Through advanced research approaches, you’ll dive deep into contemporary issues affecting theory and practice in the 21st century classroom and school system.Ìý

Why curriculum & assessmentÌýis important for educatorsÌý

Curriculum and assessment is an ever-increasing component of contemporary education. These skills are integral to educational professionals who want to impact approaches to curriculum development and assessmentÌýfor better student learning outcomes. We focus on supporting the development of quality curriculum and assessmentÌýat the individual, school and system level.

Our broad scope of subject areas includes the following:Ìý

• assessment for teaching and learningÌý
• assessmentÌýfor selection and certificationÌý
• measurement of student performance, achievement, attainment, competence and growthÌý
• factors influencing student achievementÌý
• setting objectives, criteria and standards for student learningÌý
• large-scale, national and international testing programsÌý
• school-based program assessmentÌý
• curriculum and assessmentÌýdesign for visual arts educators.Ìý

World-leading research led by renowned academicsÌý

You'll produce a compelling body of research work with the support of a team of renowned academics actively engaged in making a real-world impact in curriculum and assessment on a national and global scale. Key issues under investigation include the followingÌýtopics:Ìý

• implementing assessment for learning in an accountability culture
• accountability measures and performance of education and training providers
• the effects of whole cohort testing on student achievement
• teacher use of assessment data and its effect on learning and teaching
• comparisons of approaches to assessment in schools internationally.

Specialist learning to excel in your careerÌý

Our specialist programs in educational curriculum and assessment will enhance your career options and professional advancement within a broad range of educational institutions, including:Ìý

• early childhood teachingÌý
• primary and secondary teachingÌý
• vocational and workplace teachingÌý
• tertiary teaching.Ìý

Many of our graduates progress into specialist fields of education and teaching by developing and extending their understanding of a critical area of education.Ìý

Flexible & affordableÌý

We offer alternative delivery options, including online and blended courses, intensive school holiday courses, workplace and self-directed learning, and evening classes to ensure special and inclusive education study fits into your professional schedule. We also provide affordable study options withÌýÌýand the opportunity to pay or defer fees throughÌýÌýfor eligible students.