EDUC 6552 - Pedagogical Engagement & Learning

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014

This course introduces students to pedagogies appropriate for use across a range of learning contexts with a focus on student engagement in active learning. The theoretical justification for the use of such pedagogies is examined. Theories of knowledge acquisition, the body of knowledge built around learning theory, and the positioning of such theory in the socio-cultural diversity of contemporary learning contexts will be examined. The ways in which to manage students (children, young people and adults) to enhance learning engagement will be analysed. A highly sophisticated repertoire of pedagogical practices will be developed.

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Course Details

Course Code	EDUC 6552
Course	Pedagogical Engagement & Learning
Coordinating Unit	School of Education
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Assessment	4 x Powerpoint presentations evaluating learning theories (80%), 20% lesson plan and motivation

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Lynda MacLeod

Course Coordinator: Dr Lynda MacLeod
email: lynda.macleod@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

AIMS:
The aim of this course is to develop a sophisticated repertoire of theory and pedagogies appropriate to your field.

OBJECTIVES:

1	Exhibit an understanding of learning and teaching within current contexts
2	Evaluate a number of approaches to pedagogy and curriculum development
3	Critique a range of research, professional and scholarly documents relating to the curriculum area
4	Communicate in spoken and written form using clear and concise language in a variety of genres
5	Collaborate with peers to engage them in active learning
6	Develop evidence of innovative learning activities in a variety of contexts
7	Develop appropriate assessment that encourages active learning
8	Apply understandings of pedagogy and curriculum to a variety of situations
9	Show awareness of academic and ethical conventions related to gathering and recording of sources

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1,2,7,& 8
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	3 & 4
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	6, 7 & 8
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	4 & 5
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1,2 & 3
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9

Learning & Teaching Modes

Face-to-face workshops according to the prescribed schedule.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 2 hour lecture per week (x12)	24 hours
1x 4 hour reading per week (x12)	48 hours
1 x 1 hour online discussion board/wiki participation per fortnight (x6)	6 hours
6 hours x 4 preparation for slide and seminar presentations	24hours
Preparation of lesson plan (x1)	30 hours
Motivation of lesson plan (x1)	24 hours
	Total = 156

Learning Activities Summary

Module	Content/ Focus	Assesment	Class Date
1	Definitions of engagement, student centred learning and pedagogy	Reflective blog entry	5 August
2	Historical student-centred pedagogies: Montessori & Steiner	1st mini lesson	12 August
3	Project-based, team-based, clinical, field-based and immersion learning	Reflective blog entry 1st Powerpoint	19 August
4	Working with large groups and lectures including differentiated learning	2nd mini lesson	26 August
5	Teaching and learning in small groups/ individualised learning	Reflective blog entry 2nd Powerpoint	2 September
6	Online and blended learning pedagogies	3rd mini lesson	9 September
7	Aligning curriculum and pedagogy	Reflective blog entry 3rd Powerpoint	16 September
8	Building curriculum and assessment in harmony with productive pedagogies	4th mini lesson	7 October
9	Teaching and teaching theory appropriate to your discipline: a reading exercise	Reflective blog entry 4th Powerpoint (i)	14 October
10	Collecting evidence that demonstrates quality teaching (including AITSL standards)	4th Powerpoint (ii)	21 October
11	Building a teaching portfolio	Reflective blog entry Sharing of lesson plans	28 October
12	Writing a teaching philosophy	Peer evaluation of evidence	4 November

The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Due Date	Word Length	Weighting
Task One Reflection: Developing your beliefs about pedagogy and on learning theories	Every fortnight (10 entries minimum)	200 – 300 words per fortnight	10%
Task Two Powerpoints/Mini essons:	19 August, 2 September, 16 September, 14 & 21 October	5 slides	60% (15% x 4 each)
Task Three Lesson plan, teaching philosophy and motivation	18 November	10 – 15 pages	30%

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance at 11 lectures minimum

Assessment Detail

No information currently available.

Submission

Electronic copy to be submitted through the courses’ MyUni digital drop box.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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