Postgraduate - UnitEDF5583 - Developing learners and learning

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Education
Offered	Not offered in 2014

Synopsis

In this unit students identify aspects of significance in framing learning for sustainability such as knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to sustainability, learners' perceptions of learning about and experiences in learning for sustainability. Cases are drawn from within and outside formal education settings through which to illustrate and evaluate perspectives on learning and learner development. Implications for teaching for sustainability are considered.

Outcomes

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

demonstrate knowledge about current national and international developments in educating learners about and for sustainability
analyse and comment critically on issues arising from current initiatives, trends and research
identify a range of learning issues and needs relating to their own work.

Assessment

Learning review (2000 words equivalent, 50%)
Learner and learning profile (2000 words equivalent, 50%)

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Mark Rickinson

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 24 hours per week for six weeks (144 hours total per term) comprising:

(a.) Study schedule for online students:

4 hours of directed online activities per week

(d.) Additional requirements:

20 hours of independent study per week

Prerequisites

Two of EDF5580, EDF5581 or EDF5582