FROM LEARNING TO TEACHING

FROM LEARNING TO TEACHING
Course Code
ED 2044
Credit Points
30
Course Coordinator
Ms L Craig

Pre-requisites

Normally successful completion of courses ED 1028 and ED 1528.

Overview

From a focus on the concept of learning in year one of their studies, students will now deepen their knowledge and understanding of this through an investigation of the concept of teaching and its relationship to learning. This course will broaden student knowledge of educational systems, professional responsibilities and their implcations for teaching and learning in the 21st century. Professional skills of communication, self and peer evaluation, critical enquiry and reflection will be further developed within a range of learning contexts. Using collaborative enquiry and drawing on new learning, students will be encouraged to challenge personally held assumptions, beliefs and values about effective learning and teaching.

Structure

1 one-hour lecture (Monday at 9 am), flexible arrangement of 2 one-hour or 2 two-hour tutorials per week and practical fieldwork (to be arranged).

Assessment

1st Attempt: Participation & Professional Commitment (10%); Evaluation of Fieldwork Experience (30%); Written Assignment (60%).

Resit: Written Assignment (100%).