James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2009

ED1401 - Introduction to Education

Credit points: 03
Year: 2009
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: School of Education

Limited offering available only to RATEP students. External offering available only to Cairns and ECE online students. Subject available to only students enrolled in Bachelor of Education [36110]; Bachelor of Education with Honours [30009]; Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Arts [39910E]; Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Languages [39910L]; Bachelor of Education-Bachelor of Science [39910T]; Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science-Bachelor of Education [71610E].

The subject is an orientation to teaching as a profession. Students' investigations of schooling and teachers' work are framed by various approaches to educational inquiry. Current issues in education, including equity, social sustainability and Indigenous education outcomes are explored through a range of learning activities and readings. The subject also introduces students to academic reading, writing, group work, and to other components of the Bachelor of Education program. A professional experience component introduces students to an educational setting.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coordinator: Dr Laikuan Lim
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures - 2 hours/week
  • 13 hours tutorials - Commence Week 2; 1 hour/week
  • 25 hours professional experience
Assessment:invigilated analytical writing tasks (50%); collaborative tasks (15%); non-invigilated analytical writing tasks (35%).
Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory completion of professional experience component.

Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Face to face teaching (Limited attendance is via teletutorial participation as per schedule to be advised)
Coordinator: Dr Laikuan Lim
Contact hours:
  • 13 hours - teleconferences
  • 25 hours professional experience
Assessment:end of semester exam (40% - 50%); tutorial attendance and participation (10% - 20%); assignments (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory completion of professional experience component.

Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coord/Lect: Dr Pauline Taylor.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures - 2 hours/week
  • 13 hours tutorials - Commence Week 2; 1 hour/week
  • 25 hours professional experience
Assessment:invigilated analytical writing tasks (50%); collaborative tasks (15%); non-invigilated analytical writing tasks (35%).
Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory completion of professional experience component.

External, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coord/Lect: Dr Pauline Taylor.
Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:invigilated writing tasks (50%); non-invigilated analytical writing tasks (35%); collaborative tasks (15%).
Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory completion of professional experience component.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.