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Unit of Study EDU10629 - Foundations and Issues in Education (2018)

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Unit Snapshot

  • Unit type

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • AQF level

    7

  • Level of learning

    Introductory

  • Former School/College

    Former School of Education

  • Enrolment information

    Available to Education students only.

Unit description

Provides students with a foundational understanding of the theories and philosophies underpinning contemporary educational practice. Examines what it means to be a child-focused teaching professional and considers contemporary issues and priorities in supporting learning. A strong focus is placed on managing the contemporary classroom to support positive student behaviour.

Unit content

Module 1: Being a teacher in the 21st century
1.1. The teaching profession
1.2. History and future of education provisions in Australia 
1.3. The current structure and organisation of education in Australia 
 
Module 2: Pedagogical and Curriculum reform
2.1:     Pedagogy and quality teaching 
2.2.     The shape of the Australian Curriculum.
2.3.     National Professional Standards for Teachers
 
Module 3: Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues for Teachers 
3.1.    Teachers’ work
3.2.    Codes of conduct
3.3.    Duty of care
 
Module 4: Education as a context of continual change
4.1.      How do teachers manage change?
4.2.     The role of reflective practice in making decisions about change and innovation

Availabilities

Not currently available in 2018

Learning outcomes and graduate attributes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 identify and reflect on what it means to be a child-focussed, reflective teaching professional
2 discuss the history and current structure of education provision in Australia and identify and discuss major trends, theories of cognitive development and philosophies influencing education
3 discuss and apply the professional and cultural dimensions of teaching
4 understand and articulate the ethical and legal issues in teaching including child protection laws
5 demonstrate an understanding of 'syllabus', 'curriculum' and 'pedagogy' as they are applied in different learning contexts
6 demonstrate an understanding of a variety of strategies for supporting student learning including effective communication and classroom management for student learning and behaviour
7 articulate the importance of integrating ICT across the curriculum, and pedagogical strategies for using ICT to engage students

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. identify and reflect on what it means to be a child-focussed, reflective teaching professional
    • GA4:
    • GA5:
  2. discuss the history and current structure of education provision in Australia and identify and discuss major trends, theories of cognitive development and philosophies influencing education
    • GA4:
  3. discuss and apply the professional and cultural dimensions of teaching
    • GA4:
    • GA6:
  4. understand and articulate the ethical and legal issues in teaching including child protection laws
    • GA4:
  5. demonstrate an understanding of 'syllabus', 'curriculum' and 'pedagogy' as they are applied in different learning contexts
    • GA4:
  6. demonstrate an understanding of a variety of strategies for supporting student learning including effective communication and classroom management for student learning and behaviour
    • GA4:
    • GA6:
  7. articulate the importance of integrating ICT across the curriculum, and pedagogical strategies for using ICT to engage students
    • GA4:

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