CONTEXT OF EDUCATION

EDU4COE

2017

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.

School: School of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Alan Mclean

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	LTU	LTU
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

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Students will consider curriculum and resources associated with the schooling in the current contexts of education

Activities:: Students will develop and present a portfolio which is evidence of learning and experiences associated with teaching. Material associated with this portfolio is gathered across all the experiences of the program including intensives, participating in assessment, fieldwork and practicum.

02. Students will consider the contexts of teaching and focus on current issues which impact on teaching as a career. As part of this process students will examine theories of learning and a range of philosophical thinking which has been influential in shaping the current context of education

Activities:: Students will engage with the online module and create a fully developed philosophy of education essay. The content of this essay is a reflection of material contained in EDU4IMA and B plus workshops during the intensive.

Shepparton, 2017, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alan Mclean

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 online.
"Directed online learning"

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
E-Portfolio presentation		30	01
Philosophy of Education essay		70	02

Shepparton, 2017, Week 07-28, Day