Course Title: EDBED1016 Learning and Teaching
Authors: Original by Dr. Anitra Goriss-Hunter, Modified by Dr. Rob Davis (February 2024)
CRICOS Provider No.: 00103D
RTO Code: 4909
Introduces students/pre-service teachers (PSTs) to teaching and learning processes.
Key Focus Areas:
Investigate the complex nature of teaching and learning.
Examine and critique students' physical, social, and intellectual development and how these affect learning.
Understand research pertaining to student learning and its implications for teaching.
Key Functions:
Enrolment: Course selection, modifications, online issues.
Fee Management: Payment processing.
Timetable Management: Dealing with clashes.
Leave Requests: From studies.
Graduation Advice: Information on graduation processes.
ID Cards: Issuing of student IDs.
Campus Locations:
Gippsland: Library InfoPoint, Level 1, Building 1E.
Mt Helen: Library InfoPoint, Ground floor, Building L.
Berwick: Library InfoPoint, Ground floor, Building 901.
Help Access:
Online: Enquiry and Application Portal.
FAQs: Available on Ask FED.
Phone Support: 1800 FED UNI (1800 333 864).
Campus Help:
Ask a FedUni student for assistance.
English language support.
Find a student mentor.
IT support.
Meet a Learning Skills Advisor (LSA).
Join the PASS program for study groups.
Attend library skills classes.
Text: "Teaching: Making a Difference, 5th Edition" (6th edition available but not mandatory).
Access Options:
Free e-version available at the library.
Purchase from Wiley or campus bookstore/online retailers.
Assessment Task 1:
Part A: Written Analysis, due Week 4 (28th March), worth 20%.
Part B: Teaching Artefact and Reflective Commentary, due Week 7 (18th April), worth 30%.
Assessment Task 2:
Report and Presentation due Week 11 (6th June), worth 50%. PowerPoint submitted via Moodle.
Task: Analyze two learning theories covered in course material.
Points to Address:
Importance of the theories in education.
Their impact on contemporary educational thinking.
Application in educational settings.
Task: Create a teaching artefact based on findings from Part A.
Reflective Commentary Must Include:
Analysis of the artefact's creative response to learning theories.
Explanation of engagement strategies for learners.
Support from current, relevant academic literature with in-text references.
Task: Prepare a research report based on a chosen case study.
Requirements:
Select one case study and analyze using two textbook chapters and two peer-reviewed articles.
Identify two effective teaching strategies, including one High Impact Teaching Strategy (HITS).
Present findings in a 12-slide PowerPoint presentation with peer feedback sessions.
Structure:
Title page (1 slide)
Key topics from case study (3 slides)
Analysis of issues in case study (4 slides)
Teaching strategies (2 slides)
Conclusion (1 slide)
References (1 slide) in APA style.
Topic: Learning and Teaching
University: Federation University
Goals:
Identify and critically examine beliefs about teaching and learning.
Reflect on past schooling experiences.
Activity: Discuss and represent teaching through metaphors.
Comparison of Eras:
19th and 20th Century vs 21st Century (society, technology, policies).
Example: "Being a teacher is like being a cook" - Natalie Bower.
Questions for Reflection:
Why become a teacher?
How would you wish to be remembered by students?
Key reflections on attributes desired in teaching, comparing them to past teachers, and expecting challenges:
Attributes valued in 21st Century teaching roles.
Perceived challenges in teaching profession.
Key Findings:
Teacher quality influences student achievement (Hattie, 2003).
Connection between teacher identity, knowledge, and student learning outcomes.
Course Objectives:
Explore the 21st Century teacher identity and evolving perspectives through experience and research.
Research by Shine and O'Donoghue (2013) on media's role in shaping public opinion and educational policy.
Continuing Evolution:
Transformation of teacher roles through social, professional change, and adherence to national standards set by AITSL.
Shift in Focus:
From emphasizing curriculum to student-centered learning.
Integrative learning strategies and ongoing assessments based on learner needs.
Reading: "Teaching matters: making a difference" - Chapter 1 a. Important for approaching upcoming assignments. b. Note useful points for referencing during essay writing.
Books & Articles:
Churchill, R. et al. (2021). Teaching: Making a Difference (5th Edition).
Hattie, J.A.C. (2003). Research evidence on teacher impact.
Shine, K., O’Donoghue, T. (2013). Teacher representation in media.