Foundations of Applied Learning unit (EAL112)

Online

Introduction

 

Applied learning is an approach that contextualises knowledge and skills in meaningful, real-world situations to empower and motivate students to develop the capabilities needed for employment, further education, and active participation in their communities. Central to this approach is the creation of partnerships and connections between students, teachers, and individuals or organisations outside traditional learning environments. Applied learning also recognises that multiple pathways can lead to desired learning goals and values the diverse ways students think, act, and engage. This unit will support you to identify effective applied teaching and learning strategies, while exploring the theoretical foundations and ways of thinking, being, and doing that underpin successful applied learning. You will then have the opportunity to apply these skills through a work-integrated learning (WIL) activity that includes a combination of direct supervision, guided observation, and participation in a range of teaching and support activities. This structured experience is designed to help you meaningfully connect applied learning theory with practice and build confidence in applying these approaches within real-world educational settings.

Summary

Unit name	Foundations of Applied Learning
Unit code	EAL112
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Mr Timothy Atkins
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Analyse and apply the theoretical foundations of applied learning in practice
• Apply the principles of applied learning to learning and teaching in own discipline area.
• Evaluate applied learning within different educational settings
• Justify professional practice against standards and theoretical literature

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	$592.00	$592.00	not applicable	$2,562.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Assessment	Supervised Teaching 1|Reflective Statement (20%)|Applied Learning Blog (40%)|Applied Learning Theory (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

As per the EAL112 Unit Reading List

Recommended

Recommended Readings are set by the Unit Coordinator as readings that will be useful for this Unit to develop your knowledge and understanding of teaching and course-specific content. A list of further readings will be accessible in the unit content. Boud, D. (1988). Moving toward autonomy. In Boud, D. (Ed.), Developing student autonomy in learning (2nd ed.), (pp.17-39). London: Kogan Page. Bruner, J. S. (1963). On knowing: Essays for the left hand. Cambridge, MA: Belknap. Dixon, L., Harvey, J., Thompson, R., & Williamson, S. (2010). Practical teaching. In Avis, J., Fisher, R., & Thompson, R. (Eds.). Teaching in lifelong learning: A guide to theory and practice (pp.119-142). Maidenhead: McGraw Hill Forster, D.J. (2012) Codes of Ethics in Australian Education: Towards a National Perspective. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 37 (9), 0-17. Grabinger, R.S., & Dunlap, J.C. (1995). Rich environments for active learning; A definition. Association for Learning Technology Journal, 3 (2), 5-34. Harrison, L. (2006). What is applied learning? Exploring understandings of applied learning amongst beginning teachers. AARE 2006: Conference papers, abstracts, and symposia. Coldstream: AARE. Herrington, A., & Herrington, J. (2006). Authentic learning environments in higher education. Hershey: Infosci. Itin. C.M. (1999). Reasserting the philosophy of experiential education as a vehicle for change in the 21st century. The Journal of Experiential Education, 22 (2), 91-98. Jarvis, P. (2010). Adult education and lifelong learning: Theory and practice (4th ed.). London: Routledge.

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