Courses & Units
Foundations of Teaching EDU102
Introduction
This unit introduces you to the study of teaching as a profession and provides opportunities for you to critically examine the nature of teachers’ work. Through reflecting on your past educational experiences and dispositions (that is, your attitudes and beliefs) about teaching and teachers, you will establish a sound base to develop your knowledge and understanding of contemporary teaching practice. Content explored in this unit includes the pragmatics of teachers’ work such as planning, establishing a positive and supportive learning environment, communicating as a teacher, and student learning, motivation and engagement. You will have the opportunity to further explore each of these topics and to develop your professional knowledge through observation of educational contexts. You will be introduced to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level) and reflect on these in relation to your engagement in this unit and thus, your own development as a teacher or education support specialist.
Summary
| Unit name | Foundations of Teaching |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EDU102 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Doctor Robyn McCarthy |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* 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).
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Learning Outcomes
- Plan for and be active in your own learning within the context of an Education degree
- Reflect on your knowledge of teaching and yourself as a developing teacher/education support worker
- Articulate your informed understanding of the foundations of teachers' work
- Communicate in writing for an academic audience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 070100 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,324.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: Weekly (online) lectures or equivalent (1 hour) and weekly face-to-face tutorials (2 hours). Off Campus: Weekly (online) lectures or equivalent (1 hour) and weekly online tutorials (2 hours) or participation in discussion boards/activities (2 hours). |
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| Assessment | You as an Educator: Beliefs and Aspirations (15%)|Engagement in Education Settings: Student Learning, Motivation and Engagement (20%)|Engagement in Education Settings: Creating Effective Learning Environments for all Students (25%)|Engagement in Education Settings: Your Learning (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required Readings are set by the Unit Coordinator as readings that are essential for this Unit. Students need to buy these texts as they will be a useful resource throughout your study and your future teaching practice. Churchill et al., (2022). Teaching: Making a difference (5th ed.). Wiley.
Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website. |
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| Recommended | These materials will be useful to your developing knowledge and understanding of the content in this unit, but you are not required to purchase them. When seeking sources of evidence to support your assignment work, you will find these a useful starting point. These materials are available for a limited loan period from the University Library collection. Brookfield, S. D. (2017). Becoming a critically reflective teacher (2nd ed.). Josey-Bass. Duchesne, S., & McMaugh, A. (2018). Educational psychology: For learning and teaching (6th ed.). Cengage. Gibbs, C. (2006). To be a teach: Journeys toward authenticity. Pearson. Groundwater-Smith, S., Ewing, R., & Le Cornu, R. (2015). Teaching challenges and dilemmas (5th ed.). Cengage. Kearns, K. (2017). Frameworks for learning and development (4th ed.). Cengage Learning. Killen, R. (2015). Effective teaching strategies: Lessons from research and practice (7th ed.). Cengage Learning. Marsh, C., Clarke, M., & Pittaway, S. (2014). Marsh’s becoming a teacher (6th ed.). Pearson. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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