Courses & Units
Facilitating Engaging Learning Experiences EAL201
Introduction
This unit considers the knowledge and skills required to facilitate engaging learning environments within applied learning settings. It will examine the theoretical underpinnings of learner and teacher engagement in a range of contexts, including face to face and online, and develop and evaluate techniques aimed at increasing levels of engagement. Through practical assessment tasks, students will develop their facilitation skills and explore ways to increase participation of learners. This unit will consider how educators can foster an environment where learners become increasingly responsible and self-directed in their own applied learning setting.
This unit suits people with some experience in working with learners (e.g. practicing teachers, trainers, classroom aides, or industry people who have worked with apprentices) who are interested in exploring issues of student disengagement, drawing on theories of how and why students might be engaged and then trialling new facilitation approaches that target student engagement.
Note: The third assessment task requires facilitation of a session with a class or small group of learners, so participants need to have access to a group to do this.
Summary
| Unit name | Facilitating Engaging Learning Experiences |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EAL201 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Mr Timothy Atkins |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
Please check that your computer meets the minimum System Requirements if you are attending via Distance/Off-Campus.
Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- identify and analyse key issues/themes of a factor of student engagement and implications of these for professional practice
- analyse student needs and use this information to design and evaluate strategies that support and encourage student engagement in learning
- apply and reflect on facilitation skills in an educational setting to promote student engagement in learning
- communicate in writing for personal and professional purposes including the use and integration of scholarly and professional literature and practical experience
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 070109 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,324.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Off Campus: |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Reflecting on Engagement (10%)|Exploring Engagement (45%)|Exploring Facilitation (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
There are no texts to purchase for this unit. All readings are held in the Library’s reading lists. Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Biggs, J. (2003). Teaching for quality learning at University: What the student does (2nd ed.). Berkshire, UK: Open University Press. Bryson, C., & Hand, L. (2007). The role of engagement in inspiring teaching and learning. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 44 (4). 349-362. Chickering, A.W., & Gamson, Z.F. (2007). Seven principles for good practice in undergraduate education. American Association of Higher Education. Fredricks, J., Blumenfeld, P., & Paris, A. (2004). School engagement: Potential of the concept, state of the evidence. Review of Educational Research, 74(1), 59-109. Gibbs, R., & Poskitt, J. (2010). Student engagement in the middle years of schooling (years 7-10): A literature review. Wellington, NZ: Ministry of Education. Thomas, J. (2019). Managing behavior or promoting engagement? Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education. Oxford University Press.
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.