edu3tl theories of learning
THEORIES OF LEARNING
EDU3TL
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students examine (i) contemporary Australian cultural and social patterns and education; (ii) psycho-social models and patterns of child development; (iii) theory and research which enables teachers to better understand children as diverse learners, and (iv) the relationship the above knowledge domains have to pedagogic choices and learning outcomes.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBruce Pridham
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU2MLE and EDU2TH
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU3ENS
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A list of texts will be provided in the Subject Learning Guide | Prescribed | TBA | TBA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply knowledge of teaching and learning (consisting of learning theories, pedagogical models and personal practical experience) to critically design learning tasks.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Employ knowledge of teaching and learning to construct effective learning strategies and resources.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Generate a personal 'argument for practice' for the use of learning strategies and resources in specific contexts.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Plan, implement and review a series of lessons in a school context.
- Activities:
- TBE
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBruce Pridham
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"PLUS ONE HOUR OF ONLINE LEARNING PER WEEK OF SEMESTER"
Placement - Off Site
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 hours tutorial per week during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study 1 | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Case study 2 | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Practicum supervisor's report | Hurdle requirement - 15 days of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice. Satisfactory participation and performance to defined exit standards are required to meet the compulsory hurdle assessment | 30 | 04 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Neal
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 20
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
"PLUS ONE HOUR OF ONLINE LEARNING PER WEEK OF SEMESTER"
Placement - Off Site
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 20
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case study 1 | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Case study 2 | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Practicum supervisor's report | Hurdle requirement - 15 days of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice. Satisfactory participation and performance to defined exit standards are required to meet the compulsory hurdle assessment | 30 | 04 |