CONTEXT OF EDUCATION
EDU4COE
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop a deeper understanding of the various historical, social, educational and economic developments which have formed the contexts for education in its current form. The subject is structured around the following themes: The Context of Schooling; Psychological Perspectives including Mental Health and Well Being; Becoming a Professional.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Caroline Walta
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Class Notes, Reading Lists, Prescribed web pages | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | Curriculum: Action on Reflection | Recommended | Smith D.L. and Lovatt T.J | SOCIAL SCIENCE PRESS, 2003 |
| Readings | Smart in the Middle Grades | Recommended | Tomlinson, C & Doubet, K. | HAWKER BROWNLOW, 2007 |
| Readings | Teaching challenges and dilemmas | Recommended | Groundwater-Smith et al | THOMSON, VIC 2003 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Caroline Walta
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
Eight 4.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on any day including weekend and delivered via face-to-face.
"On-campus intensive classes"
Problem Based Learning
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on any day including weekend and delivered via blended.
"Directed online learning"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| E-Portfolio presentation | 30 | |
| Philosophy of Education essay | 70 |