Foundations of Applied Learning unit (EAL112)

Online

Introduction

Applied learning is an approach that contextualises learning in a way to empower and motivate students, whilst developing the key skills and knowledge required for employment, further education and active participation in their communities. It involves students and teachers in partnerships and connections with individuals and organisations outside of the traditional learning environment, and recognises that there may be multiple pathways to the desired learning goals. This unit will identify applied teaching and learning strategies (e.g. case studies, problem-based learning etc,) and explore their theoretical underpinnings and ways of thinking, being and doing required for effective learning.

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	20/7/2025	18/8/2025	7/9/2025	25/10/2025

* 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 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• analyse the theoretical foundation of applied learning practice.
• apply the principles of applied learning within 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	$578.00	$578.00	not applicable	$2,440.00

• 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	Reflective Statement (20%)|Applied Learning Theory (30%)|Application of Applied Learning (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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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