UNDERSTANDING LEARNING
EDU2ULG
2021
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 ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesLectures, tutorials, case studies, online learning tasks
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
Learning resources
Journal of Teacher Education
Resource TypeJournal article
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorClandinin, D. J., Pushor, D., & Orr, A. M.
Year2007
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherN/A
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleNavigating sites for narrative inquiry.
Chapter/issue58
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Technology, Pedagogy and Education,
Resource TypeJournal article
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDeed, C., Edwards, A., & Gomez, V.
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherN/A
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleQuestions from afar: the influence of outsideness on web-based
Chapter/issue24
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Learning Environments Research
Resource TypeJournal article
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDeed, C., & Lesko, T.
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherN/A
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article title'Unwalling' the classroom: Teacher reaction and adaptation.
Chapter/issue18
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Educational Psychology for Learning and Teaching.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDuchesne, S., & McMaugh, A
Year2018
Edition/Volume6th
PublisherCengage Learning:
ISBN017041082X, 978-0170410823
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorKivunja, C
Year2015
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN9780195596359
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
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, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Learning journal (1000 words) | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Analysis of impact of development on learning and teaching (1500 words) | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Examination (equivalent 2000 words) This will be scaffolded through assessment tasks 1 & 2 | Other written exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Learning journal (1000 words) | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Analysis of impact of development on learning and teaching (1500 words) | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Examination (equivalent 2000 words) This will be scaffolded through assessment tasks 1 & 2 | Other written exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Mildura, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Learning journal (1000 words) | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Analysis of impact of development on learning and teaching (1500 words) | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Examination (equivalent 2000 words) This will be scaffolded through assessment tasks 1 & 2 | Other written exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Learning journal (1000 words) | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO1 |
Analysis of impact of development on learning and teaching (1500 words) | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Examination (equivalent 2000 words) This will be scaffolded through assessment tasks 1 & 2 | Other written exam | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |