edu4het teaching in higher education
TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: EFFECTIVE, REFLECTIVE PRACTICE
EDU4HET
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Recent trends in the purpose and function of higher education have resulted in a radical shift in the styles of teaching delivery that can best support student success, satisfaction and retention. This subject focuses on developing innovative teaching approaches in response to student cohort needs through a reflective approach to teaching practice. Participants engage in peer supported activities to enhance teaching delivery and the quality of assessment feedback given to students.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorHelen Enright
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisites Course RCHE - Graduate Certificate in Higher Education. EDU4CTL
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Evaluate teaching practice using peer observation and good practice principles from the higher education literature.
- Activities:
- Reading, practice-based activities and peer group discussion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Enhance teaching delivery using self-reflection, peer and student feedback, and scholarly literature in higher education.
- Activities:
- Reading, practice-based activities and peer group discussion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Evaluate the benefits to students of changes in teaching delivery in terms of student learning and engagement.
- Activities:
- Reading, practice-based activities and peer group discussion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Develop quality feedback strategies for students that are informed by relevant literature in assessment and feedback in higher education.
- Activities:
- Reading, practice-based activities and peer group discussion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Engage in reflective practice to enhance teaching delivery in higher education
- Activities:
- Reading, practice-based activities and peer group discussion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelen Enright
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.5 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops face-to-face or via Zoom"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written task - (1000 words) | Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS | 20 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Written task (1500 words) | Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Written task (1500 words) | Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS | 35 | 02, 04 |
| Written/Oral task - 500 (words) | Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS | 10 | 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelen Enright
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.5 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops face-to-face or via Zoom"
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written task - (1000 words) | Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS | 20 | 01, 02, 05 |
| Written task (1500 words) | Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Written task (1500 words) | Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS | 35 | 02, 04 |
| Written/Oral task - 500 (words) | Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS | 10 | 05 |