Monash University Handbook

This unit builds on the focus in EDF1303 (Understanding learning and learners) to introduce contemporary approaches to teaching and their impact on learning. It enables students to demonstrate an understanding of curriculum and its role in teaching and learning in educational settings. Students are facilitated to demonstrate knowledge and skills in a range of teaching strategies including effective teaching models and assessment strategies that promote learning. Students develop knowledge and skills to engage in meaningful and respectful relationships with learners, their families and communities, in order to support learning.

Outcomes

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

develop an understanding of contemporary approaches to teaching and their impact on learning
demonstrate an understanding of curriculum and its role in teaching and learning in educational settings
demonstrate an understanding of a range of teaching strategies including effective teaching models and assessment strategies that promote learning
develop an understanding of the importance of engaging in meaningful and respectful relationships with learners, their families and communities
understand the key principles described in codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession.

Assessment

Exploring and interpreting curriculum (1600 words or equivalent, 40%)

Critiquing teaching and learning (2400 words or equivalent, 60%)

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:

Contact hours for on-campus students:
- 1-hour lecture per week
- 2-hour tutorial per week
Additional requirements:
- independent study to make up the minimum required hours per semester