James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

ED2491 - Planning for Engaging Learning

Mixed attendance available only to RATEP students. SP1/2 External available only to External ECE students. JCU Online campus mode is available only to Online B Ed ECE and Primary students enrolled in the carousel offering.

Subject Description

This professional practice subject uses blended, simulated and work-integrated learning approaches to develop preservice teacher knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy for diverse learners.Pre-service teachers also explore how classroom management is used to support and foster engagement and achievement in a variety of Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary educational settings. The subject is structured around the enactment of the reflective teaching cycle. This cycle is further developed in subsequent professional practices subjects in the course.

Learning Outcomes

• plan lessons for diverse Early Childhood, Primary and/or Secondary contexts that appropriately demonstrate how the needs of individual learners are met through a range of pedagogical strategies demonstrating an understanding of intellectually challenging learning experiences for students
• justify their choice of teaching and classroom management strategies to create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments
• evaluate lesson designs and pedagogies (including both teacher-centered and student-centred approaches) by drawing on the reflective teaching cycle framework, theoretical perspectives and empirical data
• reflect on teacher well-being, in particular, ethical dimensions of professional practice and resilience

Subject Assessment

• Written > Learning plan - (15%) - Individual
• Written > Lesson plan 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (55%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

The completion of the required 5 days of Professional Experience and submission of the Professional Experience Attendance Record is a requirement to pass this subject. Attendance at Professional Experience Workshops is an essential component of the integrated Program for Professional Practice.

Assumed Knowledge:  Sound levels of academic literacy are assumed in this subject.

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