James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2004

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View how ED3293 is offered in 2004

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ED3293:03

Inquiries into Secondary Learning and Teaching

Townsville

HECS Band 1

Please check prerequisites in Master Schedule.
13 hours lectures, 26 hours workshops, 25 hours of professional experience. Semester 1.

Available to level 3 Bachelor of Education (Secondary) students.

Staff:

Dr B Bamford.

This subject further develops preservice teachers' basic professional knowledge. The subject will consolidate students' knowledge of classroom planning with particular emphasis upon longer term planning and classroom evaluation. A second component will introduce students to specific models of classroom management with the view to refining individual's theory of practice and classroom decision making.

Learning Objectives:

apply educational planning and evaluation skills to classroom practice;

acquire an understanding of the learning needs of adolescent students;

ability to articulate an initial personal framework of classroom management as part of the social context of schooling;

work effectively with colleagues to develop a personal practical theory of teaching;

ability to reflect critically on professional issues.

Assessment by three short reflective topics (20%); final examination (80%); satisfactory completion of 25 hours of professional experience.