INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING THEORIES
EDU1ILT
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students study established theories of learning, which explain the nature of learning, how it happens and the forces that influence human motivation. Students will also explore the application of these theories in classroom settings.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Nicole Hayes
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Only available to students enrolled in the following courses: EBECE - Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, EBPHEB - Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, EVEDB/RBEDM - Bachelor of Education
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: EDU1TL
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Educational Psychology For Learning and Teaching (4th ed.) | Prescribed | Duchesne, S., McMaugh, A., Buchner, S., & Krause, K.L. (2013) | AUSTRALIA: CENGAGE LEARNING |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole Hayes
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Placement - Off Site
One 8.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One Practicum reflective journal of 2000-3000 words (equivalent to a 750-1,000 word essay) | 20 | |
| Online Learning Modules | 20 | |
| School Practicum Supervisors report | Hurdle Requirement - 8 days of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice. Satisfactory participation and performance to defined exit standards are required to meet the compulsory hurdle assessment | 10 |
| Teaching Philosophy and Learning Resource | 30 | |
| Theory and Practice | 20 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kymberley Barbary
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Placement - Off Site
One 8.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One Practicum reflective journal of 2000-3000 words (equivalent to a 750-1,000 word essay) | 20 | |
| Online Learning Modules | 20 | |
| School Practicum Supervisors report | Hurdle Requirement - 8 days of (compulsory) supervised teaching practice. Satisfactory participation and performance to defined exit standards are required to meet the compulsory hurdle assessment | 10 |
| Teaching Philosophy and Learning Resource | 30 | |
| Theory and Practice | 20 |