Courses & Units

Contemporary Educational Perspectives EDP504

Introduction

This unit introduces you to a range of theoretical approaches for facilitating learning, and relates these to contemporary educational practices. As a result of studying this unit, you will understand why contemporary education is focused on learning and understanding, rather than just educational delivery or training. This knowledge will help you to interpret a range of educational approaches, and appreciate the wider impact of education on both society and the individual. After reviewing various theories of learning and teaching, you will consider the implications for curriculum development, as well as the effect on educational structures. Enhanced knowledge of foundational and contemporary theories will help you to better define and express your philosophy of education, and appreciate both the impact of that philosophy on your teaching practices and the potential effect on students.

Summary

Unit name Contemporary Educational Perspectives
Unit code EDP504
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Doctor Bill Baker
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 Off-Campus International Domestic

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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

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Learning Outcomes

  • critically analyse contemporary perspectives of learning.
  • articulate your own learning and teaching philosophy, values and beliefs.
  • create and theoretically justify a learning sequence for a group of adolescent or adult learners.
  • apply professional and academic communication skills.

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 $555.00 $555.00 not applicable $2,324.00

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

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

EAL502

Teaching

AssessmentTeaching philosophy statement (20%)|Presentation (40%)|Teaching Reflection (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

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