EDUC2181
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course is focused on developing students knowledge and understanding in the field of student learning, encompassing the topics of: managing the student learning environment (including classroom management); inclusivity, especially that related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and issues of diversity; and transformative pedagogies. These topics are explicitly connected to contemporary school settings across all key learning areas. This course provides a lead-in to the first and second secondary practicums, EDUC2196 and EDUC3196.During this course, students reflect and critically engage with the NSW Quality Teaching model as a professional learning tool, demonstrate an understanding of the principles, policies and practices for establishing and maintaining a productive learning environment; and promote equity in classrooms through inclusive education.A key focus is on gathering evidence aligned with the Australian Institute for Teaching School Leadership (AITSL) standards to demonstrate a coherent understanding of all elements of the profession, apply frameworks for understanding and interpreting classroom management, inclusive education and core concepts of transformative pedagogies.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply frameworks for understanding and interpreting professional practice, particularly through classroom management, inclusive education and core concepts of transformative pedagogies;
2. Reflect and critically engage with the NSW Quality Teaching model as a professional learning tool;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, policies, and practices for establishing and maintaining a productive learning environment; and
4. Promote equity in classrooms through inclusive education.
Content
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, policies, and practices for establishing and maintaining a productive learning environment
Managing the learning environment - praxis and nexus
Apply frameworks for understanding and interpreting professional practice, particularly through classroom management, inclusive education and core concepts of transformative pedagogies.
Promote equity in classrooms through inclusive education.
Requisite
Program Enrolment Rule:
Available to students in the following program(s):
Bachelor of Education Studies [12266]
Bachelor of Teaching (Humanities)(Honours) [12368]
Bachelor of Teaching (Fine Art)(Honours) [12369]
Bachelor of Teaching (Health and Physical Education)(Honours) [12370]
Bachelor of Teaching (Mathematics)(Honours) [12371]
Bachelor of Teaching (Science)(Honours) [12372]
Bachelor of Teaching (Technology)(Honours) [12373]
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) [40107]
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)(Honours) [40108]
Course Replacement:
You cannot enrol if you have successfully completed any of the following course(s):
EDUC2195
Enrolment in this course is dependent on meeting the Teacher Education Admission Milestone which requires meeting at least one of the following criteria:
- Three HSC Band 5s (including one in English), or
- Successful completion of 80 units of courses at the University of Newcastle, or
- Regulatory authority approved comparable pathways, or
- Commencement in the program prior to 2016.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Essays/Written Assignments
Project: Project
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
- Student presentation week
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
- Student presentation week
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EDUC2181 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 354.4 KB)
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