Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  Learning and Learners

• Unit Code

  EDL1250

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit focuses on the processes of learning, an analysis of current understandings of learning, and the theoretical bases for these. The unit has a major self-reflective element, requiring students to focus on themselves as learners in order to critique and refine their own learning practices and set goals for future learning. Students will use autobiographical experiences and research and observations in schools/centres to reflect on childrens learning and the nature of a learning community. In addition, students will examine theories on the link between motivation and learning.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ECS1250, EDF1105, EDL1001

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse own learning using meta-cognitive processes.
2. Discuss own philosophical beliefs about learning.
3. Examine and critique learning theories.
4. Explain the connection between understandings of themselves as learners, learning theories and implications for childrens learning.
5. Explore and communicate influences on learning.
6. Identify own learning practices and set future learning goals.

Unit Content

1. Approaches to creative and divergent thinking.
2. Beliefs about learning.
3. Effective learning strategies.
4. Influences on learning.
5. Motivation and learning.
6. Strategies for goal setting.
7. The learning process from behavioural, cognitive and humanist perspectives.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures Workshop activities and discussion Group based learning Independent learning Research and written assignment ICT integration in learning and teaching

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• Slavin, R. E. (2009). Educational psychology: Theory and practice. (9th ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.
• Berk, L. E. (2009). Infants, children and adolescents. (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
• Eggen, P., & Kauchak, D. (2010) Educational psychology: Windows into classrooms. (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson.
• McDevitt, T. M., & Ormord, J. E. (2010). Child development and education. (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education Inc.
• McInerney, D. M., & McInerney, V. (2010). Educational psychology: Constructing learning. (5th ed.). Frenchs Forrest, Australia: Pearson Australia.
• Woolfolk, A., & Margetts, K. (2010). Educational psychology. (2nd ed.). Frenchs Forrest , Australia: Pearson Australia.
• White, F., Hayes, B., & Livesey, D. (2010). Developmental psychology from infancy to adulthood. (2nd ed.). Frenchs Forrest, Australia: Pearson Australia.
• Van Hoorn, J., Nourot, P.M., Sclaes, B., & Alward, K.R. (2011). Play at the centre of the curriculum. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson.
• Snowman, J., Dobozy, E., Scevak, J., Bryer, F., & Bartlett, B. (2009). Psychology applied to teaching. Milton, Australia: John Wiley & Sons Australia.

Journal References

• International Journal of Educational Research
• Australasian Journal of Early Childhood

Website References

• http://tip.psychology.org/vygotsky.html
• http://tip.psychology.org/bruner.html
• http://tip.psychology.org/piaget.html

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