HED4802 ASSIGNMENT 6 (FINAL PORTFOLIO) 2026 – FULLY ANSWERED (DUE 16 JANUARY 2026)

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HED4802 Assignment 6 (Final Portfolio) Memo | Due 16 January 2026. All questions fully answered. Activity 1: Task: Create a Visual Representation [20 marks] Create a visual representation (e.g., concept map, mind map, infographic, or diagram) that outlines the different definitions and perspectives of the term “curriculum”. This task is designed to help you understand the complexity of curriculum as a concept, and how it varies across different educational contexts and theories. Any platforms or apps that you use to create the diagram (e.g. Canva) must be credited. You may not copy an already published diagram. (20) Guidelines Activity 1 should include the following steps: Research Definitions of Curriculum • Investigate multiple definitions of “curriculum” from various sources, such as academic literature, educational theorists, and curriculum frameworks. Consider both traditional and modern perspectives. • Traditional views: Focus on curriculum as a syllabus or a planned set of lessons and content that teachers deliver in the classroom. • Broader perspectives: Explore modern definitions that view the curriculum as an experiential, holistic, or hidden set of learnings that occur both in and outside the classroom. • Look at critical, social justice, or culturally relevant approaches to curriculum, such as the “hidden curriculum” or the “null curriculum.” Graphic Creation Design a graphic (concept map, mind map, or other visual format) that organises the definitions. • Centre Point: Start with the term “Curriculum” in the centre or top of your graphic. • Branches: Create branches or sections for each key theme or category of curriculum definition. Incorporate Visual Elements Make your graphic visually engaging by using colours, icons, or symbols to represent different concepts or categories. Ensure your graphic is clear and easy to understand. Minimum definitions: ten (10) Reference list under diagram