301187 (v.3) Ed 245(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes III (Sec)

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

1.5

Workshop:

1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly

Co Requisite(s):

301380 (v.2) Ed 246(S) - Professional Practice III (Secondary)

Syllabus:

The social dynamics of learning environments. Examination of the social dynamics. Communication as a vehicle for improving the social-psychological learning environment. Promoting a climate conducive to encouraging student engagement and empowering individuals. Application of teaching and learning processes to empower students.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Examined the social dynamics of groups within the classroom. Used communication as a vehicle for improving the social-psychological learning environment. Considered how to promote a climate conducive to encouraging student engagement and empowering individuals. Developed teaching and learning processes to empower students.

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:

Barry, K., and King, L., (1998), Beginning Teaching and Beyond (3rd ed), Chapter 15. Social Science Press, Katoomba. Bennett, B., Rolheiser-Bennett, C., and Stevahn, L., (1991), Cooperative Learning: Where Heart Meets Mind. Educational Connections, Toronto. Bolton, R., (1987), People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen To Others, and Resolve Conflicts, Simon and Schuster, East Roseville. Cohen, E.G., (1986), Designing Groupwork: Strategies for the Heterogeneous Classroom, Teachers College Press, New York. Gibbs, J., (1995), Tribes: A New Way of Learning and Being Together. Center Source Systems, Sausalito. Graves, N., and Graves, T., (ED) (1990), A Part to Play, Latitude Publications, Glen Waverley. Hertz-Lararowitz, R., and Miller, N., (Ed), (1992), Interaction in Cooperative Groups: The Theoretical Anatomy of Group Learning. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Johnson, D.W., and Johnson F.P. (2000). Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills, 7th ed, Allyn and Bacon, Boston. Schmuck,R.A., and Schmuck, P.A. (2001), Group Processes in the Classroom, 8th ed, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, New York.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 (Tutorial) 50%, Assignment 2 (Paper) 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y