301754 (v.3) Ed 124(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes II (Sec)

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	1.5
Tutorial:	1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Co Requisite(s):	301378 (v.2) Ed 127(S) - Professional Practice II (Sec) or any previous version
Syllabus:	A focus on the learner. Exploration of the influence of the teacher and the learning environment on learning. Planning for learning. Evaluation of learning. Catering for individual needs.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Examined teaching and learning processes with a focus on the learner. Considered the influence of the teacher and the learning environment on learning. The abilty to plan, teach and evaluate witha focus on learning. Catered for individual needs.
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:	Bellanca, J., and Fogarty, R. (1991), Blueprints for thinking in the co-operative classroom. (pp87-96). Victoria, Australia, Hawker Brownlow Education. Burke, K. (1997), The mindful school: How to assess authentic learning. (Revised edition). (pp vii-xvii). Australia, Hawker Brownlow Education. Curriculum Council. (1998), Curriculum Framework for Kindergarten to Year 12 Education in Western Australia. (pp. 33-39). Western Australia, Curriculum Council. Good, T. L., and Brophy, J. E. (2000), Looking inclassrooms (eighth edition). (Chapter 10, pp 413-448). New York, Addison Wesley Longman. Johnson, D. W. and Johnson, R. T. (1991), Learning together and alone (third edition). (Chapter 3, pp. 51-79). Needham Heights, MA, Allyn and Bacon.
Unit Texts:	Barry, K., and King, L. (1998), Beginning teaching and beyond (third edition). Katoomba, New South Wales, Australia, Social Science Press. Samson, J., Radloff, A., and de la Harpe, B. (1997), The essay: A guide to writing essays and reports in Education(third edition). Bentley, Western Australia, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	In groups plan and teach a learning experience/lesson consistent with the constructivist approach 50%, Report on how constructivism informs your teaching and the learning environment that you will establish 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y