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305760 (v.2) Ed 426(Q) - Effective Teaching for Effective Learning I


 

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Skills development for effective learning, acquisition of key learning theories, practical and reflective teaching practices to improve student learning, self-regulated learners and organisation of learning environments, small group teaching practice.
 

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Arends, R. (1994), Learning to teach (3rd Ed), New York, McGraw-Hill. Brooks, J.G. and Brooks, M.G. (1993). In search of understanding: The case for the constructivist classroom. Alexandria, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Brookfield, S.D. (1995). Becoming a criticaly reflective teacher. San Francisco, Jossey-Bass. Cole, P. and chan, L. (1993). Teaching principles and practice (2nd Ed). Sydney, Prentice-Hall. Curzon, L.B. (1991). Teaching in further education: An outline of principles and practice (4th Ed). London, Cassell. Galbraith, M.W. (Ed) (1991). Facilitation adult learning: A transactional approach. Malabar, Florida, Krieger. Lowman, J. (1995). Mastering the techniques of teaching (2nd Ed). San Francisco, Jossey-Bass.;;Nelson_Jones, R. (1991). Leading training groups: a Manual of practical group skills for trainers. Sydney, Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Westmeyer, P. (1988). Effective teaching in adult and higher education. San Antonion, Charles C. Thomas.

Field of Education:

 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Categorised  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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