301184 (v.2) Ed 128 - Learning, Teaching and Assessment

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.

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.

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:

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.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Tuteshops 10%, Website 90%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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