6609 (v.8) Ed 531 - Teaching Studies I

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	2.5
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1.5 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Contemporary ideas and theories of teaching and learning processes and practices. Teaching, learning and assessment strategies to foster learning outcomes for secondary school students. Interactions between teacher, learner and environment. Teacher and communicator. Interpersonal skills and strategies. Classroom management strategies. Classroom observation systems. Analysing and reflecting on own teaching and the teaching of others.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated an understanding of contemporary ideas and theories of teaching and learning processes and practices. The ability to explain what it means to be an effective secondary school teacher. An understanding of how the interactions between the teacher, learner and environment affect learning. Selected and used the appropriate teaching, learning and assessment strategies to foster learning outcomes for secondary school students. Selected, used and adapted appropriate interpersonal skills and strategies in a range of educational settings. Conducted structured observations of teaching and learning situations. Analysed and reflected on their own teaching and the teaching of others as the basis for improvement as a secondary school teacher. Demonstrated positive attitudes and values regarding teaching, learning and assessment processes.
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. (2000), Learning to Teach (fifth edition). NY, McGraw-Hill. Bennett, B., Rolheiser-Bennett, C. and Stevahn, L. (1991), Cooperative Learning - Where Heart Meets Mind, Toronto, Educational Connections. Bennett, B. and Smilanich, P. (1994), Classroom Management - A Thinking and Caring Approach, Toronto, Bookation. Emmer, E., Evertson, C., Clements, B. and Worsham, M. (2000), Classroom Management for Secondary Teachers (fifth edition). Boston, Allyn and Bacon. Joyce, B., Weil, M. and Calhoun, E. (2000), Models of Teaching (sixth edition). Boston, Allyn and Bacon. Killen, R. (1998), Effective Teaching Strategies. Katoomba, NSW, Social Science Press. Lang, H.R., McBeath, A. and Herbert, J. (1995), Teaching - Strategies and Methods for Student-Centred Instruction, Toronto, Canada, Harcourt Brace and Company. Samsonm J. and Radloff, A. (1992), In Writing - A Guide to Writing at a Tertiary Level. Perth, Paradigm Books.
Unit Texts:	Barry, K. and King, L. (1998), Beginning Teaching and Beyond (third edition). Katoomba, NSW, Social Sciences 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, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Critique of readings 20%, Paper 35%, Test 35%, Workshop participation and professional attributes 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y