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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 workshops, seminars and other professional learning programs. 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 professional learning experiences 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 EDUCATION & ARTS 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. EDU5156 15 Credit Points Assessment of Learning FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS The main focus of this unit is to help participants increase their understanding of how assessment can be used to promote effective student learning and also 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 school. EDU5157 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. EDU5174 15 Credit Points Instructional Design for Special Education FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS This unit requires advanced study of instructional design to cater for the needs of students with disabilities. An emphasis will be on selecting effective teaching approaches that cater for students either within the regular classroom or within a special education facility. The main focus of the unit is the identification of the principles of effective instructional design and the evaluation of materials in classrooms against ths best practice criteria. Students will also be encouraged ti monitor their own understanding and learning strategies against those behaviours described in the research as belonging to 'effective learners'. EDU5222 15 Credit Points Professional Learning 2 FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS Prerequisite : EDU5121 Professional Learning 1 The unit requires students' commitment to and documentation of reflective practice and action research in their context as evidence of successful implementation of professional learning activities. Professional development themes are explored through participation in workshops, seminars and other professional learning programs. 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 professional learning experiences to meet the students' professional and academic needs and the academic rigour of postgraduate study. EDU5373 15 Credit Points Foundation Studies and 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. EDU5477 15 Credit Points Direct Instruction and Teaching Effectiveness in Special Education FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS This unit reviews research into the effective teaching of language, reading, maths and spelling to children with special needs. Topics include Direct Instruction methods, task analysis of skills and assessment procedures. It also focuses on techniques used to modify the curriculum to cater for the learning needs of children with learning disabilities or learning difficulties in regular schools. A strong emphasis is placed on Direct Instruction techniques. EDU5584 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. EDU5700 15 Credit Points Curriculum Theory and Practice FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS This unit is a blend of curriculum theory and practice. An understanding of both is necessary to make sense out of basic curriculum relationships and to establish a framework to place specific instances in perspective. Basic principles of curriculum are included, to be applied, and adapted if necessary, to a variety of settings. General principles and models of curriculum development are included. The application of these principles and models will be investigated with reference to local, national and international settings. EDU6188 15 Credit Points Independent Study FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS These units involve the independent study of a selected topic of interest. These units are designed to extend the students’ understanding on a specified field of inquiry. The outcomes of the unit will be jointly determined by the student and mentor and/or coordinator. 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including: a reflective journal, assignments/papers related to the selected topic, presentations to professional groups. Students can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) as part credit for this unit. EDU6189 15 Credit Points Independent Study FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS This unit involves the independent study of a selected topic of interest. This unit is designed to extend the students’ understanding on a specified field of inquiry. The outcomes of the unit will be jointly determined by the student and mentor and/or coordinator. Completion of a range of tasks is possible including: a reflective journal, assignments/papers related to the selected topic, presentations to professional groups. Students can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) as part credit for this unit. EDU6195 10 Credit Points Advanced Seminar FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS This unit is based on a major theme, the development of professional learning communities, and related sub-themes. The major theme and sub-themes are explored through participation in lectures, workshops and seminars and related professional 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 package of seminars to meet the graduate students’ professional and academic needs. EDU6200 0 Credit Points Master of Education: Thesis FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS The Master of Education by Coursework and Thesis includes a significant research component. The purpose of the thesis is to train students in the use of research methodology and techniques and in a critical evaluation appropriate to their field of study. By the end of their candidature the student should be capable of conceiving, designing, implementing and evaluating a research based study. EDU7116 55 Credit Points Portfolio 1 FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS In this unit students develop a proposal for the inquiry based component of their portfolio. The inquiry based work will be shaped a cogent theme related to the workplace/profession and complement the construction of a portfolio over a three year period. This is not a traditional thesis and students are at liberty to develop their inquiry based work in a creative way utilising latest technologies if applicable. In addition the student will present an oral presentation of their work to the cohort and invited academics from the university. Students must perform satisfactorily on both development of a research proposal and presentation of the proposal to pass the unit. EDU7117 55 Credit Points Portfolio 2 FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS In this unit students construct a cohesive portfolio based upon completed inquiries/research projects and supported by preceding coursework units. The portfolio may be constructed from projects, papers, or products that centre upon a defensible theme chosen early in their course of study. The portfolio will be constructed under supervision and marked externally. This is not a traditional thesis and students are at liberty to present their portfolio in creative ways utilising latest technologies if applicable. In addition the student will present an oral presentation of their work to a panel of academics and professional colleagues. Students must perform satisfactorily on both portfolio and presentation to pass the unit. This unit is repeated until the portfolio is ready for examination. EDU7118 55 Credit Points Portfolio 3 FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS In this unit students construct a cohesive portfolio based upon completed inquiries/research projects and supported by preceding coursework units. The portfolio may be constructed from projects, papers, or products that centre upon a defensible theme chosen early in their course of study. The portfolio will be constructed under supervision and marked externally. This is not a traditional thesis and students are at liberty to present their portfolio in creative ways utilising latest technologies if applicable. In addition the student will present an oral presentation of their work to a panel of academics and professional colleagues. Students must perform satisfactorily on both portfolio and presentation to pass the unit. This unit is repeated until the portfolio is ready for examination. EDU7119 55 Credit Points Portfolio 4 FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS In this unit students construct a cohesive portfolio based upon completed inquiries/research projects and supported by preceding coursework units. The portfolio may be constructed from projects, papers, or products that centre upon a defensible theme chosen early in their course of study. The portfolio will be constructed under supervision and marked externally. This is not a traditional thesis and students are at liberty to present their portfolio in creative ways utilising latest technologies if applicable. In addition the student will present an oral presentation of their work to a panel of academics and professional colleagues. Students must perform satisfactorily on both portfolio and presentation to pass the unit. This unit is repeated until the portfolio is ready for examination. EDU7200 0 Credit Points Doctor of Philosophy: Thesis FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS The Doctor of Philosophy by Thesis includes a significant research component that makes a contribution to and development of new knowledge in the field. The purpose of the thesis is to train advanced students in the use of research methodology and techniques, the development of conceptual and theoretical perspectives on educational problems while undertaking critical inquiry appropriate to their field of study. By the end of their candidature the student should be capable of conceiving, designing, implementing, evaluating and publishing a research based study. EMP5111 20 Credit Points Thesis Preparation 1 FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE This unit involves the identification and implementation of a Master of Science Research Project. EMP5113 20 Credit Points Masters Thesis 1 FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE Prerequisite : EMP5111 Thesis Preparation 1 This unit involves the identification and implementation of the Master of Science Research Project. EMP5114 20 Credit Points Masters Thesis 2 FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE Prerequisite : EMP5111 Thesis Preparation 1 This unit involves the identification and implementation of the Master of Science Research Project. 236 ECU <strong>Postgraduate</strong> Course Guide 2008
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