Hobart
Please note - EMT502 Foundations of Teaching is the co-requisite theory unit for EMT500/EMT513 Professional Experience 1. Co-requisite units must be either enrolled concurrently or the theory component (EMT502) successfully completed in a prior semester of study. If you have not met the theory requirements, you will be ineligible for Professional Experience 1.
Introduction
Foundations of Teaching introduces you to the study of teaching as a profession and dimensions of teacher relationships and work. Through acquiring skills to reflect critically on your assumptions based on past educational experiences and attitudes and beliefs about teaching and teachers, you will have the opportunity to engage at a deep level with both research and your new experiences of teaching. Content explored in this Unit relates to teacher reflection, teacher professionalism, teaching strategies, teacher gratitude, and the pragmatics of teachers' work such as establishing a positive and supportive classroom environment, communication as a teacher, and observation skills. Your participation in this Unit therefore establishes a sound base to develop your knowledge and professional practice for the duration of the course and into the future.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Foundations of Teaching |
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| Unit code | EMT502 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Karen Stafford |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Learning Outcomes
- Reflect critically on your knowledge of teaching in relation to current research and on yourself as a developing teacher.
- Execute responsibility for your learning about the teaching profession and your development as a teacher who has advanced cognitive, creative, and critical skills.
- Engage critically with content to create knowledge, and clearly communicate concepts and ideas to an intended audience.
- Recognise important processes and protocols relating to participation in professional experience in schools.
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
Concurrent requisite: EMT502
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Face to Face students: Lectures delivered face to face or on-line Tutorials: 1 x 2 hr tutorial Online Students: Fully online with weekly lectures, readings and activities. |
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| Assessment | Task 1: Introductory Letter, 500 words (10%) Task 2: Academic Essay, 1500 words (40%) Task 3: Observation, Reflection and Engagement, 2000 words (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Flexible Study Options
This unit is available face to face on Hobart Campus only and fully online via distance enrolment
Textbooks
| Required | Please use the link to Co-op Bookshop below |
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| Recommended |
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