11722 (v.2) Ed 527 - Effective Teaching for Effective Learning II

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

10.0

Individual Study:

1 x 10 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Preparation, application and analysis of teaching strategies based on learning theories. Role of motivation and intelligence in learning. Techniques to facilitate subject discipline. Self-reflection on teaching to improve instructional effectiveness. Exploration of a range of teaching techniques appropriate for different learning environments. Student learning and the relationship to effective teaching.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students wil have- Developed strategic plans to incorporate reflective practice into professional practice. Identified a range of models of teaching. Formulated learning outcomes for selected models of teaching. Prepared, planned and implemented effective learning sessions based on the models approach.

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. (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 Skilful Teacher. San Francisco, Jossey-Bass. Brookfield, S.D. (1995). Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher. San Francisco, Jossey-Bass.

Unit Texts:

Joyce, B.R. and Weil, M. (2000). Models of Teaching. (sixth 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 Universityof Technology.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Portfolio Submission 1 50%, Portfolio Submission 2 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y		Y
2004	Miri Sarawak Campus	Quarter 4	Y