THEORIES OF LEARNING
EDU3TL
2016
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.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Bruce Pridham
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: EDU2MLE and EDU2TH
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: EDU3ENS
Special conditions: N/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
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Bruce 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
Four 1.0 hours tutorial per week during the day from week 10 to week 22 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.
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, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Deborah 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 |