INTRODUCTION TO LEARNING THEORIES
EDU1ILT
Not currently offered
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.
School: School 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 Students must succesfully pass both the coursework and Professional Expereince component of EDU1ITP: Introduction to Teaching Practice to be eligible to enrol in this subject.
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 | Educational Psychology For Learning and Teaching (4th ed.) | Prescribed | Duchesne, S., McMaugh, A., Buchner, S., & Krause, K.L. (2013) | AUSTRALIA: CENGAGE LEARNING |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explore personal understandings and experiences of learning including an analysis of study and learning skills and provide clear explanations of current learning theories.
- Activities:
- Engagement with learning activities Development of philosophy of learning and teaching Planning for learning experiences
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Apply explanations of learning theories to teaching practice and classroom based situations using teamwork and leadership skills.
- Activities:
- Engagement with learning activities Development of philosophy of learning and teaching Planning for learning experiences
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Demonstrate autonomy and the capacity to work independently by developing a set of professional learning goals, with clearly articulated strategies and resources to meet these goals.
- Activities:
- Development of philosophy of learning and teaching
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Demonstrate principles of effective teaching and learning in a classroom practice.
- Activities:
- Engagement with learning activities Professional Experience
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
05. Critically reflect upon your own teaching performance and analyze observed classroom practices.
- Activities:
- Professional Experience
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)