UNDERSTANDING LEARNING

EDU2ULG

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students will examine theories of learning. These theoretical approaches will be explicated in relation to school and classroom strategies. Starting with sociocultural and critical theories of education, this subject will focus on models of learning and pedagogy, effective teaching and learning environments, the constructivist classroom, teacher strategies for engagement and active learning in the contemporary classroom.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Catherine Hamm

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: EDU1CAD

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

Questions from afar: the influence of outsideness on web-based

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Deed, C., Edwards, A., & Gomez, V.

Year: 2015

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Publisher: Technology, Pedagogy and Education,

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Teaching, Learning and Assessment.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Kivunja, C

Year: 2015

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Publisher: Oxford University Press: Australia

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'Unwalling' the classroom: Teacher reaction and adaptation.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Deed, C., & Lesko, T.

Year: 2015

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Learning

ISBN: N/A

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Navigating sites for narrative inquiry.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Clandinin, D. J., Pushor, D., & Orr, A. M.

Year: 2007

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Journal of Teacher Education

ISBN: N/A

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Educational Psychology for Learning and Teaching.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Duchesne, S., & McMaugh, A

Year: 2015

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: 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

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Develop an understanding of the major theories and models of learning that are applied in contemporary education environments

02. Analyse the relationship between teaching, learning and learning outcomes

03. Identify and describe effective teaching strategies and environments to support learning

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Catherine Hamm

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Five 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Five 2.00 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 15.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Learning journal (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1
Analysis of impact of development on learning and teaching (1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO2, SILO3
Examination (equivalent 2000 words)This will be scaffolded through assessment tasks 1 & 2	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Catherine Hamm

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Five 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Five 2.00 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 15.00 days unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Learning journal (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1
Analysis of impact of development on learning and teaching (1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO2, SILO3
Examination (equivalent 2000 words)This will be scaffolded through assessment tasks 1 & 2	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Catherine Hamm

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Five 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Five 2.00 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 15.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Learning journal (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1
Analysis of impact of development on learning and teaching (1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO2, SILO3
Examination (equivalent 2000 words)This will be scaffolded through assessment tasks 1 & 2	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Catherine Hamm

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Five 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Five 2.00 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 15.00 days unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Learning journal (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1
Analysis of impact of development on learning and teaching (1500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	35	SILO2, SILO3
Examination (equivalent 2000 words)This will be scaffolded through assessment tasks 1 & 2	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3