ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION MODELS
EDU3AEM
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students investigate, become knowledgeable about, and become empowered to deliver and assess, the various alternative learning models in Victoria in a variety of settings. Students also investigate design principles and how to utilise a range of technologies to enhance learning in alternative settings. Students consider various applied learning alternatives (VCAL, VET, SBAs), and their power and implementation in different educational settings including: secondary schools, alternative schools eg Community Learning Houses/Networks, and TAFE.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Michael Brown
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: EDU2EOE or co-ordinators approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of a vareity of alternative education models and their curriculum documents, history and philosophy that are available to young people
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Demonstrate familiarity and understanding of the pedagogical knowledge of how alternative education models are taught
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Develop the capacity to plan and develop, teach and assess programs which provide alternative education models
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Demonstrate an understanding of hte connection between a broad range of complex student circumstances and flexibiltiy and differentiation in education for young people
- Activities:
- TBE
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Brown
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2500-word cross curriculum unit of work that incorporates design and technology to assist learning | 65 | 01, 02 | |
| Micro teaching workshop for peers integrating technology to aid learning (1500-words equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |