Courses & Units
The Role of Education Support EES161
Introduction
This unit introduces concepts and theories that deepen and broaden your understanding of the professional activity undertaken by education support workers in the classroom. It discusses the practical skills required in work contexts and provides opportunities to critically examine the nature of support for student learning and development. You will develop practical skills in reflection and observation by engaging in tutorials, lectures and on-line activities. This engagement in the activities of the unit will assist you in completing your assessment tasks.
Summary
| Unit name | The Role of Education Support |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EES161 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Mrs Wendy Balassa |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | 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 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- articulate understanding of theories underpinning educational practice in relation to education support and evaluate evidence of your own learning.
- evaluate and discuss a range of strategies and technologies that will assist in supporting student learning.
- articulate the ways education support workers communicate and collaborate within a professional team.
- reflect on the application of skills and knowledge as an education support worker in a professional context.
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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3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
ESH161Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Off Campus: |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Reflective Journal x2 (25%)|Theory Essay (25%)|Learning Support Plan (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Kearns, K. (2020). Supporting education (3rd ed.). Cengage. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Ashman, A., & Elkins, J. (Eds.) (2019). Education for inclusion and diversity (6th ed.). Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson Australia. Billmeyer, R. (2010). Strategies to engage the mind of the learner: Building strategic learners. Moorabbin, VIC: Hawker Brownlow Education.
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