Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  Positive Learning Environments

• Unit Code

  EDU2260

• 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 examines positive learning environments in a variety of contexts. It will include analysis of teaching and learning practices that engage children in learning and the development of effective relationships. Students will be encouraged to reflect on the beliefs and assumptions they hold about children, the role of the teacher and why children behave the way they do. This reflective process will assist students in developing an understanding of theoretical models that underpin the management of diverse learning environments. This unit includes the development of skills for effective teaching and learning, connecting with children and dealing with common inappropriate behaviour and the restorative processes.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded EDL2201, WPL2100

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Communicate orally and in writing the processes involved in establishing effective relationships with and between all key stakeholders.
2. Compare and evaluate theoretical models that underpin the management of diverse learning environments.
3. Determine appropriate strategies and skills involved in creating positive learning environments.
4. Formulate and discuss a personal philosophy for creating positive learning environments.
5. Identify the relationship between the teaching and learning process and positive learning environments.

Unit Content

1. Interrelationships between the teaching and learning processes and the learning environment.
2. Principles of written and oral communication of perspectives in learning environments.
3. Skills in working with children and supporting their self-regulation.
4. Strategies and skills involved in creating positive learning environments.
5. Theoretical models relating to managing learning environments.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures Tutorial activities and discussion Workshops and oral presentation Written assignment

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.

* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency

Text References

• ^ McDonald, T. (2013). Classroom management: Engaging students in learning (2nd ed.). Victoria: Oxford University Press.

Journal References

• American Education Research Journal. Reclaiming Children and Youth. Emotional Behaviour Difficulties. Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies.

^ Mandatory reference

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