Undergraduate - UnitEDF2211 - Classroom practice

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Synopsis

This unit explores a range of theoretical perspectives on the pedagogical practices of teachers. Students are encouraged to research changing practices, critically reflect on their own teaching practices and those of others, and develop a robust theoretical perspective on the profession and their own classroom practice. The unit also provides opportunity for practical application of knowledge through hands-on interactive learning tasks

Outcomes

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

• identify a range of theoretical perspectives on classroom practice, and critically examine these in light of their own developing practice
• demonstrate their understanding of a range of effective and inclusive teaching strategies for use in the primary classroom
• explore and develop their own pedagogical and classroom practice
• reflect upon their own practices in relation to effective teaching.

Assessment

Task 1 (2000 word equivalent, 50%); and Task 2 (2000 word equivalent, 50%)

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Angela Fitzgerald

Contact hours

Contact of 3-hour lecture/workshop, total commitment equivalent 12 hours per week which includes on campus attendance, reading, assessment tasks and on line discussion forums.