Foundations of Applied Learning unit (EDP503)

Online

Introduction

Applied learning is an approach that contextualizes learning in a way to empower and motivate students, whilst developing the key skills and knowledge required for employment, further education, and active learner participation in their communities. It involves students and teachers in partnerships and connections with individuals and organisations outside of the traditional learning environment, and recognizes 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. In this unit, students will utilize the applied learning principles to scrutinize their own educational situation, propose alternative teaching and learning approaches, and subject these proposals to unit peers for critical feedback. A presentation to peers and work colleagues will provide the opportunity to both demonstrate learning and understanding, and share new perspectives on educational practice in an authentic setting.

Summary

Unit name	Foundations of Applied Learning
Unit code	EDP503
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Ms Rebecca Gray
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

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

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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

• Examine the theoretical foundation of applied learning.
• Explain the role of applied learning and benefits within own discipline area.
• Determine the challenges and constraints of implementing applied learning within different educational settings.

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
079999	$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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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

EAL503

Teaching

Assessment	Quiz (5%)|Implementing applied learning within discipline. (45%)|Applied Learning Presentation. (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Ovenden-Hope, T., & Blandford, S. (2018). Understanding Applied Learning. Developing effective practice to support all learners. Routledge. (eBook).

Recommended

Avis, J. (2014). Workplace learning, VET and vocational pedagogy: the transformation of practice. Research in post compulsory education, 19:1, 45-53 Harrison, L. (2006). What is applied learning? : Exploring understandings of applied learning amongst beginning teachers in AARE 2006: Australian Association for Research in Education Illeris, K. (2015). Contemporary Theories of Learning. Learning Theorists…In Their Own Words. 2nd Ed. Routledge. Royal, C. (2015). Developing and Assessing Experiential Learning Opportunities. Teaching Journalism and Mass Communication, Vol. 5, No. 1, 22-32. Wenger, E. (1997). A Social Theory of Learning. Chapter 16. In, Illeris, K. (2015). Contemporary Theories of Learning. Learning Theorists… In Their Own Words. 2nd Ed. Routledge Whitton, D., Barker, K. L., Nosworthy, M., Humphries, J., & Sinclair, C. (2016). Professional Portfolios. Chapter 6. In Learning for Teaching: Teaching for Learning (3rd Ed.). South Melbourne, Vic. Cengage.

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