ED1401 - Foundations of Education
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | School of Education |
Available to only students enrolled in Bachelor of Education [36110]; 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][102210]. Limited offering available only to RATEP students. External offering available only to students enrolled in the ECE major. Study Period 2 Limited offering available only to Thursday Island students enrolled in the RATEP program.
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
- an understanding of knowledge as a social and historical construct and how it may enable and constrain the world view of individuals;
- an understanding of the legal and professional responsibilities and duties of teachers;
- recognise the social and professional value of working in partnership with colleagues;
- an understanding of the appropriate academic reading, writing and group work skills;
- an understanding of a range of social theories and research on issues of education, such as social inclusivity, sustainabilty and Indigenous issue.
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2011 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Laikuan Lim |
| Contact hours: |
|
| Assessment: | in-class assessment (5%); non-invigilated tasks (50%); centrally-administered final exam (45%). |
| Special Assessment Requirements: | Satisfactory completion of professional experience component. |
| External, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2011 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Laikuan Lim. |
| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Assessment: | in-class assessment (5%); non-invigilated tasks (50%); centrally-administered final exam (45%). |
| Special Assessment Requirements: | Satisfactory completion of professional experience component. |
| Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2011 | |
| Face to face teaching (Online tutorial attendance as per schedule to be advised) | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Laikuan Lim. |
| Contact hours: |
|
| Assessment: | non-invigilated tasks (50%); in-class assessment (5%); centrally-administered final exam (45%). |
| Special Assessment Requirements: | Satisfactory completion of professional experience component. |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2011 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Laikuan Lim |
| Lecturer: | Dr Kathryn Meldrum. |
| Contact hours: |
|
| Assessment: | in-class assessment (5%); non-invigilated tasks (50%); centrally-administered final exam (45%). |
| Special Assessment Requirements: | Satisfactory completion of professional experience component. |
| Thursday Isl, Limited, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 25-Aug-2011 | |
| Face to face teaching (Online tutorial attendance at the Thursday Island centre as per schedule to be advised) | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Laikuan Lim |
| Contact hours: |
|
| Assessment: | non-invigilated tasks (50%); in-class assessment (5%); centrally-administered final exam (45%). |
| 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.