James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

ED2491 - Planning for Engaging Learning

Mixed attendance available only to RATEP students. JCU Online offering 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. This subject includes an embedded 5-day Professional Experience placement to enable observation, reflection and practical implementation of the learning(s) in this subject.

Learning Outcomes

• 5. reflect on teacher well-being, resilience and key principles described in the code of ethics
• 1. identify and apply strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of diverse students
• 2. identify strategies, including verbal and non-verbal communication strategies, for organising classroom activities and providing clear directions to foster safe, supportive and engaging learning environments, and manage challenging behaviour
• 3. plan an effective learning and teaching sequence that includes a range of effective teaching and assessment strategies, using knowledge of student learning, content and the purpose of providing timely and appropriate feedback to students
• 4. evaluate student learning and teaching programs by seeking and applying constructive feedback from supervisors and teachers, and interpreting student data to improve teaching practices

Subject Assessment

• Written > Learning plan - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Lesson plan 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (40%) - 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

Complete 5 day consecutive Placement, submit Satisfactory grading - Minimum Developing Adequately in all descriptors on the Professional Experience Report is required to pass the subject. Attendance at Professional Experience Workshops meets placement requirement procedures of the Work Integrated Learning Program. If repeating the subject, the reattempt at all subject assessments including the Placement is a requirement.

Availabilities