Theories of Learning and Teaching unit (EAL110)

Introduction

This unit introduces you to educational psychology and the theories of learning, relating them to contemporary teaching practices. As a result of studying this unit, you will understand why contemporary teaching practice is focused on learning rather than just educational delivery or training, and be able to incorporate this knowledge into your teaching and learning strategies. Various approaches to learning and teaching will be studied, and contextualised within a lesson plan that reflects your own beliefs and values about learning and teaching. This unit will inform and improve your knowledge of foundational and contemporary theories and practices in teaching and learning.

Summary

Unit name	Theories of Learning and Teaching
Unit code	EAL110
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Mr Timothy Atkins
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• analyse major theories of learning as they apply to the learner.
• plan teaching strategies that respond to the relationship between learning theory and the characteristics of learners.
• articulate your own learning and teaching philosophy, values and beliefs.
• apply professional and academic skills to communicate and transfer knowledge to an intended audience.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Assessment	Developing a Learning and Teaching Philosophy Statement (20%)|Perspectives on Learning (40%)|Reflecting our Philosophy of Teaching and Learning Practice (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Gould, J. (2012). Learning theory and classroom practice in the lifelong learning sector (2nd ed.). London: Sage.

Recommended

Curzon, L. B., & Tummons, J. (2013). Teaching in Further Education: An outline of principles and practice. (7th ed.). London, UK: Bloomsbury Publishing.  Hase, S., & Kenyon, C. (2013). Self-determined learning: Heutagogy in action. London: Bloomsbury.  Killen, R. (2016). Effective teaching strategies: Lessons from research and practice (7th ed.). Melbourne: Cengage Learning Australia.  King, A. (1993). From sage on the stage to guide on the side. College Teaching, 41(1), 30-35.  Knowles, M., Holton, E., & Swanson, R. (2020). Andragogy: A theory of adult learning. In M.S. Knowles, F. Elwood, R.A. Swanson, & P. Robinson. The adult learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development (9th ed.). London: Routledge.  Duchesne, S., & McMaugh, A. (2019). Educational psychology for learning and teaching. (6th ed.). Vic: Cengage Learning.  Merriam, S., & Baumgartner, L. (2020). Learning in adulthood: A comprehensive guide (4th ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Whitton, D., Barker, K., Nosworthy, M., Sinclair, C., & Nanlohy, P. (2010). Learning for teaching: Teaching for learning (2nd ed.). Vic: Cengage learning.

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