Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  Professional Learning: Pedagogy, Content and Technology

• Unit Code

  EDU6222

• Year

  2018

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  10

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Ms Helen Margaret EGEBERG

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Description

This unit consolidates pedagogical and content knowledge developed throughout the Master of Teaching course. The art and science of instruction will come together in this unit requiring our pre-service teachers to think more scientifically and creatively about the way they deliver information to students and support them through their learning journey, taking into consideration their diverse needs to create the most powerful learning experiences. The focus is on enhancing student learning through quality teaching, and the AITSL standards will be used as a framework to understand and describe the kinds of knowledge needed by a teacher for effective pedagogical practice in a technology enhanced learning environment. Completion of a reflective journal will consolidate learning throughout the course. This journal will document, and show commitment to, reflective practice, providing evidence of successful implementation of professional learning activities.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and their potential role in identifying professional learning needs.
2. Demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the relevant issues and the strategies available to support the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for continual professional learning and the implications for improved student learning.

Unit Content

1. Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: professional learning needs and relevant and appropriate sources of professional learning for teachers, including external professionals and community representatives.
2. Use and application of research on teaching and learning to inform pedagogical decision-making.
3. Professional learning activities to enhance pedagogical knowledge including thinking skills, concept attainment, direct instruction and cooperative learning.
4. Teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students, supporting the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.
5. Documentation of reflective practice in context.

Additional Learning Experience Information

A variety of suitable teaching and learning processes will be used during the unit: Lectures, workshops, case studies, group discussions, student presentations and skill-based workshops.

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.

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