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6610 (v.8) Ed 532 - Teaching Studies II


 

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.5

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1.5 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

6609 (v.8) Ed 531 - Teaching Studies I or any previous version

Syllabus:

Contemporary ideas and theories of teaching, learning and assessment processes and practices appropriate for secondary schools. Models of teaching from social, information-processing, personal and behavioural systems families. Identifying, selecting and using various models of teaching. Developing an integrated plan for classroom management in secondary schools. 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, learning and assessment processes and practices. Demonstrated an understanding of various models of teaching. An understanding of how the interactions between the teacher, learner and environment affect learning. Developed a personal plan for classroom management. Selected and used 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. 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.

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. (2000), Learning to Teach (fifth edition). NY. McGraw-Hill. Joyce, B., Weil, M. and Calhoun, E. (2000), Models of Teaching (sixth edition). Boston, Allyn and Bacon. Killen, R. (1998), Effective Teaching Strategies. NSW, Social Science Press. Barry, K. and King, L. (1998), Beginning Teaching and Beyond (third edition). NSW, Social Sciences Press. Samsonm J. and Radloff, A. (1992), In Writing - A Guide to Writing at a Tertiary Level. Perth, Western Australia, Paradigm Books.

Unit Texts:

Porter, L. (2000), Student Behaviour: Theory and practice for teachers (second edition). St. Leonards, New South Wales, Allen and Unwin. 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. Wilkins, R. (1998), Model lessons: Bridging the gap between models of teaching. Bentley, Western Australia, Curtin University of Technology.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Group Presentation 30%, Personal discipline plan report 40%, Two lesson plans for specific models of teaching (including evaluation) and critiques of the models 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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 Online  

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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