Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

EDU210O
15 Credit Points
Contemporary Arts Practice for Teachers
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit aims to introduce the student to Contemporary Arts
Practice(s). The unit has a ‘theories into practice’ ethos which
means the student learns through active participation in
workshop/studio-based activities. By actively engaging in the
theories and practices surrounding intercultural, crossdisciplinary/interdisciplinary
arts, students will broaden their
understanding and awareness, thus expanding their own
boundaries within conceptual art forms. Through practice-based
research and the exploration of new technologies the student will
develop their practical/technical skills and the unit will culminate
in a showcase of this work. Students will be encouraged through
a strategic framework to reflect on their personal, cultural and
creative positioning within The Arts, and will engage in self and
peer assessment exercises.
EDU4113
15 Credit Points
Current Issues in Special Education
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Current social, ethical and pedagogical issues and controversies in
the field of special education will be examined. A range of
policies in respect to the delivery of services to children with
special needs in regular and special schools will be analysed in
detail. Attention will be given to controversies about
methodologies and instructional strategies in the field. The
factors that make for successful inclusion of students with
disabilities will also be discussed. Implications for the
administration of special education services will be examined.
Research design issues in the field will also be addressed.
EDU4184
15 Credit Points
Strategies for Learning Difficulties
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit will consider educational issues for students with
learning difficulties together with identifying the characteristics of
students at risk. The emphasis will be on assessment, planning,
organisation, management, and teaching of students with learning
difficulties within the regular classroom. A critical analysis of
effective teaching strategies and the identification of current
trends in educating students with learning difficulties will be
undertaken. Policy and service delivery to children with learning
difficulties will be reviewed. The process of developing a whole
school support program for students at educational risk and
working collaboratively with school staff, parents and peripatetic
staff to implement appropriate models of support will be
investigated. The unit has a strong practical component and
students will be given the opportunity to apply diagnostic and
remedial techniques and to differentiate the curriculum to
accommodate the needs of individual students within the regular
classroom.
EDU4255
15 Credit Points
Teaching for Effective Learning
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit is designed to help participants develop a better
understanding of the role of ediucation in the context of global
change, and of teaching being a process that facilitates student
learning. The unit addresses two central questions "What should
there students learn?" and "How will I help students learn this?"
To help develop this understanding, participants will work indepth
with key ideas drawn from phenomenographic studies of
learning and teaching, constructivist views of the learning process,
and student approaches to learning theory. Participants will also
focus on particular aspects of teaching and learning that meet their
own needs, the requirements of their teaching context and the
strategic initiatives of their organisations.
EDU4256
15 Credit Points
Assessment of Learning
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit is designed to help participants increase their
understanding of evaluation and assessment in tertiary educaiton.
The main focus is on the use of assessment to promote effective
student learning and also to provide a valid indication of learning
outcomes. To facilitate this, participants will work in depth with
the assessment implications of key ideas drawn from
phenomenographic studies of learning and teaching, constructivist
views of the learning process, and student approaches to learning
theory. They will also focus on particular aspects of assessment
that meet their own needs, the requirements of their teaching
context, and the strategic initiatives of their organisations.
EDU4257
15 Credit Points
Action Learning Project
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
In this unit participants will undertake a project that addresses a
significant teaching, learning or assessment matter associated with
their own classes or with the strategic initiatives of their school.
EDU5109
15 Credit Points
Research Methodology
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit provides a foundation for understanding research design
and methods in education. It focuses on a critique of educational
research across different paradigms and invites students to
develop a small-scale research project. Students will be made
aware of the variety of research orientations and theoretical
perspectives, with a particular focus on practitioner research
within educational settings.
EDU5112
15 Credit Points
Dissertation 1
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit is designed to develop research skills and a researchoriented,
reflective approach to teaching.
EDU5113
15 Credit Points
Dissertation 2
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit is designed to develop research skills and a research
oriented reflective approach to teaching.
EDU5114
15 Credit Points
Dissertation 3
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit is designed to develop research skills and a researchoriented,
reflective approach to teaching.
EDU5121
15 Credit Points
Professional Learning 1
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The unit requires students' commitment to and documentation of
reflective practice in their context as evidence of successful
implementation of professional learning activities. Professional
development themes are explored through participation in
lectures, workshops, Institutes and seminars experiences.
Completion of a reflective journal and assignments/papers related
to the themes consolidate learning during the semester. Students
and faculty will consult to design/select a coherent set of modules
to meet the students' professional and academic needs and the
academic rigour of postgraduate study.
EDU5155
15 Credit Points
Teaching for Effective Learning
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit is designed to help participants develop a better
understanding of teaching being a process that facilitates student
learning. That is, the main instructional question is “How will I
help students learn this?” rather than “How will I teach this to
students?” To help develop this understanding, participants will
work in depth with key ideas drawn from phenomenographic
studies of learning and teaching, constructivist views of the
learning process, and student approaches to learning theory. They
will also focus on particular aspects of teaching and learning that
meet their own needs, the requirements of their teaching context,
and the strategic initiatives of their school.
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