11726 (v.2) Ed 526 - Effective Teaching for Effective Learning I

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

10.0

Individual Study:

1 x 10 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Based on an approach to teacher development which requires you to become well versed in key learning theories and to illustrate such understanding through a demonstration of selected teaching skills in students' own teaching situations. Explores elementsof reflective practice, constructivist approaches to teaching, motivating adults to learn, learning planning and preparation, flexible delivery as well as practical teaching/training strategies which form the basis of effective teaching.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed strategic plans to incorporate reflective practice into professional practice. Described the attributes and skills of an effective adult facilitator. Formulated learning outcomes in performance terms. Prepared, planned and implemented effective learning sessions. Systematically analysed and evaluated learning sessions to foster informal feedback and self development as a reflective facilitator and lifelong learner.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Arends, R. (1994), Learning to Teach (eighth edition). NY, McGraw-Hill. Brooks, J.G. and Brooks, M.G. (1993), In Search of Understanding - The Case for the Constructivist Classroom. Alexandria, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Brookfield, S.D. (1990), Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher. San Francisco, Jossey-Bass. Brookfield, S.D. (1995), Becoming A Critically Reflective Teacher. San Francisco, Jossey-Bass. Cole, P. and Chan, L. (1993),Teaching Principles and Practice (secondedition). Sydney, Prentice Hall.

Unit Texts:

Galbraith, M.W. (ed.) (1998), Adult Learning Methods - A Guide for Effective Instruction (second edition). Malabar, Florida, Kreiger. Samson, J., Radloff, A. and de la Harpe, B. (1997), The Essay - A Guide to Writing Essays and Reports in Education. (third edition). Perth, Curtin University of Technology.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Online discussion 10%, Portfolio 1 45%, Portfolio 2 45%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y