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Knowledge and Learning in Professions (EDUC30071)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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This subject will explore meta-frameworks for learning in all professions by distinguishing between different forms of knowledge, the relationships these have to practice across a broad array of fields, and the implications this has for learning. The focus is on the structures of knowledge and the way knowledge is produced in professions generally, rather than the content of knowledge in specific professions. It asks students to consider whether learning in academic disciplines and professions is the same, or whether differences in the structures of knowledge and the nature of practice require different approaches to learning. It distinguishes between professions that have emerged in the last 50 years and those that have an older lineage and queries whether they are different, and if so, how they are different. The subject will consider debates about the relationship between theory and practice in the development of expertise in work by comparing and contrasting those that emphasise process and experiential accounts of learning with those that emphasise the intrinsic role knowledge plays in the development of expertise. The implications for debates about professional education will be considered and students will be asked to contemplate the significance of these debates for their own future career development.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Debate theories about the structures of theoretical knowledge for professional practice and whether these can be distinguished from other forms of knowledge such as the academic disciplines on the one hand, and every day knowledge on the other
- Theorise about and debate the relationship between the emergence of professions, the development of professional knowledge and the relationship between professions and education
- Compare and contrast different theories about learning in the professions and the development of expertise and expert practice
- Consider the implications of debates about the nature of knowledge and professional learning for their own future career development
Generic skills
This subject should enable students to:
- be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
- examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
- initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
- value different cultures
- be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
- accept social and civic responsibilities
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
There are two assessment tasks:
- Essay of 2000 words focused on debates about the structures of knowledge and learning in the professions, due the Monday after the last day of the intensive teaching period, 50%
- Essay of 2000 words focused on debates about the development of expertise in the professions, due end of the assessment period, 50%
This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- July
Principal coordinator Mary Leahy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 19 June 2017 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students will be expected to read and reflect on the profession they wish to join after graduating. Teaching period 17 July 2017 to 21 July 2017 Last self-enrol date 23 June 2017 Census date 17 July 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 July 2017 Assessment period ends 4 August 2017 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
During the pre-teaching period students will be expected to read and reflect on the profession they wish to join after graduating.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
Readings will be posted on the LMS
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies Minor Knowledge and Learning Breadth Track Knowing and Learning - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 27 April 2024