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.
SchoolEducation
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCatherine Hamm
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesEDU1CAD
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Questions from afar: the influence of outsideness on web-based
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorDeed, C., Edwards, A., & Gomez, V.
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherTechnology, Pedagogy and Education,
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Source locationN/A
Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorKivunja, C
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOxford University Press: Australia
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'Unwalling' the classroom: Teacher reaction and adaptation.
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorDeed, C., & Lesko, T.
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLearning
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Navigating sites for narrative inquiry.
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorClandinin, D. J., Pushor, D., & Orr, A. M.
Year2007
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherJournal of Teacher Education
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Educational Psychology for Learning and Teaching.
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorDuchesne, S., & McMaugh, A
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCengage Learning:
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine Hamm
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
Five 1.00 h scheduled online class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Tutorial
Week:
10
-
22
Five 2.00 h tutorial per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 15.00 h 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning journal (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
| Analysis of impact of development on learning and teaching (1500 words) | 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 | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine Hamm
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
Five 1.00 h scheduled online class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Tutorial
Week:
10
-
22
Five 2.00 h tutorial per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 15.00 d 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning journal (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
| Analysis of impact of development on learning and teaching (1500 words) | 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 | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine Hamm
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
Five 1.00 h scheduled online class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Tutorial
Week:
10
-
22
Five 2.00 h tutorial per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 15.00 h 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning journal (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
| Analysis of impact of development on learning and teaching (1500 words) | 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 | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine Hamm
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
Five 1.00 h scheduled online class per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via online.
Tutorial
Week:
10
-
22
Five 2.00 h tutorial per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
10
-
22
One 15.00 d 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning journal (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1 |
| Analysis of impact of development on learning and teaching (1500 words) | 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 | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |