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: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Nicole Hayes

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: 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 successfully pass both the coursework and Professional Experience 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

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Educational Psychology For Learning and Teaching

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Duchesne, S., McMaugh, A., Buchner, S., & Krause, K.L.

Year: 2013

Edition/Volume: 4th ed

Publisher: AUSTRALIA: CENGAGE LEARNING

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

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.
02. Apply explanations of learning theories to teaching practice and classroom based situations using teamwork and leadership 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.
04. Demonstrate principles of effective teaching and learning in a classroom practice.
05. Critically reflect upon your own teaching performance and analyse observed classroom practices.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.