Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Principles of learning and instruction. Behavioural, social, cognitive and humanistic theories of learning and their educational applications. Motivation and management in the classroom. Learning outcomes, assessment and evaluation in the Australian education context. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Identified and explained key terms, theories and concepts in the areas of teaching, learning and assessment. An understanding of cognitive, social, behavioural and humanistic approaches to learning. Related the theories of teaching/learning to the realities of classrooms. Integrated learning theories so as to develop principles for structuring positive learning environments. Analysed and critiqued current literature on a variety of topics relatedto teaching and learning. Constructed own learning through a collaborative group contract-based approach. Successfully integrated technology with learning. Developed and applied assessment strategies. Identified the needs of exceptional students and selected or adapted strategies to enhance learning inclusive setting. Identified inhibitors to learning and nominate strategies which will promote learning. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | Woolfolk, A. (2001), Educational psychology (eighth edition). Boston, Allyn and Bacon. Samson, J. and Radloff, A. (1992), In writing. Bentley, Paradigm Press. Samson, J., Radloff, A. and de la Harpe, B. (1997), The essay: a guide to writing essays andreports in education (third edition). Perth, Paradigm Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Tuteshops 10%, Website 90%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Special Trimester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Esperance Community College | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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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