James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

ED2491 - Teaching for Learning 1

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

LIMITED offering available only to RATEP students - [36110, 109310 Majors BED-RA4, BED-RA3]. External offering available only to BEd (Early Childhood Education).

This professional development subject uses blended, simulated and scenario-based learning approaches to introduce students to key concepts of effective learning and teaching and how these might be applied in a variety of Early Childhood (birth to 8 years of age), Primary and Secondary educational settings including Indigenous and rural/regional. Through these approaches, students come to learn the value of a range of theoretical frameworks relating to learning, curriculum, pedagogy and classroom management. The subject is structured around the six themes of: Learning about learners; Planning for learning; Pedagogy; Safe and supportive learning environments; Reflecting on teachers' work; and Teacher well-being. These themes are further developed in subsequent professional development subjects in the course.

Learning Outcomes

Assumed
Knowledge:
Sound levels of academic literacy are assumed in this subject.
Prerequisites:9 credit points of level 1 ED subjects including ED1401 (except with permission from ED2491 Subject Coordinator).

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Dr Pauline Taylor
Contact hours:
  • 13 hours lectures
  • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:design and critique of a teacher-centred lesson for a simulated class (40%); portfolio: a critical reflection on practice (60%).

    Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
    Census Date 24-Mar-2016
    Face to face teaching (Online tutorial attendance at RATEP to be advised)
    Coordinator: Dr Pauline Taylor
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours - collaborate tutorials
      Assessment:design and critique of a teacher-centred lesson for a simulated class (40%); portfolio: a critical reflection on practice (60%).

      External, Study Period 1
      Census Date 24-Mar-2016
      Coordinator: Dr Pauline Taylor
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:design and critique of a teacher-centred lesson for a simulated class (40%); a critical reflection on practice (60%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 24-Mar-2016
      Coordinator: Dr Pauline Taylor
      Contact hours:
      • 13 hours lectures
      • 26 hours workshops/Seminars - Workshops
        Assessment:design and critique of a teacher-centred lesson for a simulated class (40%); portfolio: a critical reflection on practice (60%).

        JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
        Census Date 11-Aug-2016
        Coordinator: Dr Pauline Taylor
        Contact hours:
        • 40 hours - Lectures/workshops: 15, 22, 29 March; 5,12 April
          Assessment:design and critique of a teacher-centred lesson for a simulated class (40%); a critical reflection on practice (60%).

          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.