HED5001

Designing for Learning (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Mr H Eijkman

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On successful completion of this unit, participants should be able to: - Explain the key features of cognitive, constructivist and constructionist theories of learning; - Identify and articulate their own beliefs and values about learning within the continuum of key learning theories; - Apply their knowledge about learning to the curriculum review/development cycle to create student-centred curricula; - Identify the principles for inclusive curricula, which promote active learning, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving skills by a diverse student body.

Assessment: There are two assessment tasks: (1) A 'small-group' based portfolio comprising the group's reflections on learning theories and the implications for curriculum development/review (2000 words) + (2) A negotiated item to fit participants' immediate interests and concerns and may include either: (i) Documentation of practical work participants are involved in such as re-designing a unit or a course in their own faculty. This may include actual curriculum documents with appropriate commentary, which demonstrate the outcomes listed above (2000 words), or, (ii) A curriculum focused needs analysis and curriculum review assignment (2000 words)

Contact Hours: Equivalent 2 hrs per week contact hours (face-to-face and on-line)

Prerequisites: First degree or equivalent

Corequisites: Concurrently teaching