3716 (v.5) Ed 430 - The Study of Teaching

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Quantitative and qualitative modes of research and evaluation in the study of teaching. Models of the teaching process and designs for research on teaching. Current research into teacher and student interaction, teacher planning and cognitive processing. The theory and practice of selected strategies of teaching. Methods of curriculum and course evaluation. School improvement programs.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Considered and reviewed a range of research relating to teaching. Presented a well reasoned debate on a specific issue identified in your readings. Considered the importance of the stakeholders influence in determining an environment conductive to learning. Demonstrated skills of data collection and analysis appropriate to a classroom based study of teaching. Developed skills in analysing classroom trials of selected teaching strategies.
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:	Fraser, B.J. (1990), Individualised classroom environment questionnaire: hanbook and test master set. Hawthorn, A.C.E.R. Fraser, B.J. and Walberg, H.J. (eds.) (1991), Educational environments, evaluation, antecedents and consequences. New York, PergamonPress.
Unit Texts:	Joyce, B. and Weil, M. (1996), Models of Teaching (fifth edition). Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall. Wilkins, R. (1990), Model lessons - Bridging the Gap. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	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 2004 Esperance Community College Semester 1 Y     2004 Esperance Community College Semester 2 Y     2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Geraldton University Centre Semester 1 Y