EDF1302

Perspectives on teaching ( 6 points, SCA Band 0, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Mr G Parr (Clay) Assoc Prof T. Gale (Pen) Dr S. Webster (Gippsland)

Offered:
Singapore SA-02 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
Peninsula Second semester 2005 (Day)
Singapore Summer 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit examines a range of perspectives on teaching as well as skills of teaching in different contexts. The course builds on the understandings of ability, learning and motivation that were developed in EDF1301 and looks at the relevance and implications of these for teaching. Students learn to recognise, appreciate and critique the elements of teaching in different sites and circumstances.

Objectives: As a result of studying this unit students will be able to describe, analyse and justify what they regard to be educative teaching and explain how this can vary with context and purpose. Related to this, students will be able to identify various dimensions and elements in others' teaching and use these understandings to inform their own plans to teach.

Assessment: Written assignment (1000 words): 25% + A major assignment based on practicum experience (1600 words): 40% + A written assignment (1400 word equivalence): 35% + Attendance requirement: Eighty percent + Hurdle requirement: 5 days observation

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week

Prerequisites: EDF1301