Courses & Units
Building Learning Culture ESM752
This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.
Introduction
This unit will give an introduction and overview to contemporary thinking about how to align the learning culture in schools with innovative approaches to curriculum, pedagogy and assessment that empowers children and young adults to be successful 21st century learners. During the unit, participants will critically evaluate competing approaches for teaching 21st century knowledge and skills, and consider the issues and challenges involved in successfully implementing fundamental change in pedagogical assumptions and practice. They will also investigate how teachers and instructional leaders can create and nurture a school-wide professional culture - based on reflective practice, continuous professional learning and professional learning communities - that focuses on improving outcomes for all students as active and successful 21st century learners.
Summary
| Unit name | Building Learning Culture |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ESM752 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
* 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).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- critically reflect on a range of interpretations and perspectives on schooling for 21st century knowledge and skills
- research, explain and evaluate selected approaches to curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment practices that focus on 21st century learning
- use and assess a range of research tools to interrogate and evaluate curriculum, pedagogy and professional collaborative practices in schools
- demonstrate conceptual, research, professional communication and academic writing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
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
| Assessment | Reflection (40%)|Report (60%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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