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10609 (v.3) SMEC 702 - Learning Environments


 

Area:

Science and Mathematics Education Centre

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

A focus on the research of classroom and school learning environments in primary, secondary and tertiary science, mathematics and technology education. Topics include history of learning environment research, relationship between type of learning environment and learning outcomes, instrument design and development, qualitative and quantitative research methods.
 

Unit Outcomes:

The aim of the unit is to give you an advanced level of understanding of the conceptualisation, historical development, assessment, determinants and effects of learning environments. The required outcomes for this unit are; Describe the history of learning environment research; Within a given educational context critically reports on learning environment research; Students will be able to review, utilise and design instruments for use in learning environment research; Using recent research on learning environments describe the use of qualitative and quantitative research methods; Given a specific learning environment, plan, conduct and report a research study involving perceptions of that learning environment.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

There two items of assessment for this unit: Literature review (40%), Research project (60%)

Field of Education:

 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1YY 
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2YY 

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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