Launceston
Introduction
This unit will assist you to develop your understanding of working with children in the classroom in a support capacity. It will provide opportunities to engage in practical activities through work-integrated learning, online collaboration, and discussion. The unit has a specific focus on differentiated support and planning, and theory relevant to providing effective classroom support.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Education Support in Practice |
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| Unit code | EES163 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate effective practices in supporting learning.
- Articulate the purpose of various teaching strategies and the theoretical base which underpins these.
- Engage in action research to explore effective learning support.
- Reflect on the application of skills and knowledge in supporting students and their learning.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Task 1: Identifying and evaluating theory in practice essay (20%) Task 2: Learning support activity - Design and rationale (40%) Task 3: Learning support activity - Implementation and reflection (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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