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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| 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 | | |
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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