Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Education

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Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.

• Unit Title

  Learning and Learners

• Unit Code

  EDL1250

• Year

  2020

• 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 introductory unit contributes to students’ foundation knowledge in the Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree. It facilitates an understanding of how learners construct knowledge and become self-motivated thinkers and problem solvers. The unit provides a means of acquiring knowledge about the nature and processes of learning, and an awareness of the cognitive, personal, social and environmental factors that influence the development and learning experiences of diverse learners. The study of learning theories and research will contribute to the professional development of students as life-long, autonomous learners, capable of reflection and high-level thinking, and build their capacity as educators, to promote similar development in their students.

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. Beliefs and assumptions about learning
2. Learning and learner attributes in a rapidly changing world
3. Theoretical foundations of learning
4. Learning processes
5. Personal, social and environmental factors influencing learning

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)

• Duchesne, S and McMaugh, A. (2019). Educational Psychology: For learning and teaching (6th ed., pp. 1–695). Cengage. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1085199862
• O’Donnell, A., Dobozy, E., Bartlett, B., Nagel, M., Spooner-Lane, R., Youssef-Shalala, A. . S., & J. (2019). Educational psychology. (Third Australian edition., pp. xi, 696). Milton Qld: John Wiley & Sons. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1059418283