Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  Learning and Learners

• Unit Code

  EDL1250

• Year

  2018

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Sundrakanthi SINGH

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.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

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.

Core Reading(s)

• McDevitt, T., & Ormrod, J. (2010). Making a difference in the lives fo children and adolescents. In Child development and education (4th ed., pp. 3–18). Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education.
• McInerney, D. M. (2014). Educational psychology : constructing learning (6th ed.). Frenchs Forest, N.S.W: Pearson Australia Group.
• McInerney, D. M. (2014). Educational psychology : constructing learning (6th ed.). Frenchs Forest, N.S.W: Pearson Australia Group.
• Stokoe, R. (2012). Curiosity: A condition for learning. International Schools Journal, 32(1), 63–65.