305764 (v.2) Ed 427(Q) - Effective Teaching for Effective Learning II

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Other:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Improving instructional effectiveness for adult learners, analysis of teaching strategies based on learning theories, the role of motivation and intelligence in learning, practical and reflective teaching, techniques to facilitate subject teaching, self-regulated learners and organisation of learning environments, small group teaching practice.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed strategies to incorporate reflective skills into professional practice. Identified and applied a range of models of teaching. Prepare, plan and implement effective learning sessions based on the models approach. Systematically analysed and evaluated learning sessions to foster informal feedback and self development as a reflective facilitator and lifelong learner.

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:

Arends, R. (1994). Learning to Teach. (third edition). New York, McGraw-Hill. Boud, D., Cohen, R. and Walker, D. (1993). Using Experience for Learning. Buckingham, The Society for Research into Higher Education and Open University Press. 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). The Skillful Teacher. San Francisco, Jossey-Bass. Brookfield, S.D. (1995). Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher. San Francisco, Jossey-Bass. Cannon, R. (1988). Lecturing. HERDSA Green Guide No. 7. Kensington, Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australia.

Unit Texts:

Joyce, B.R. and Weil, M. (1996). Models of Teaching. (fifth edition). Boston, Allyn and Bacon. Samson, J. Radloff, A. and de la Harpe, B. (1997). The Essay - A Guide to Writing Essays and Reports in Education. (third edition). Bentley, Curtin University of Technology.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Submission 1- 40%, Submission 2 - 40%, Unit Test 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Fully Online

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

Click here for a printable version of this page

Picture of sun setting over Henderson Court on Curtin's Bentley Campus