Learning and Teaching Contexts 1 (EDUC90583)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
For information about the University’s phased return to campus and in-person activity in Winter and Semester 2, please refer to the on-campus subjects page.
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
| Availability | January |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject assists participants to understand their professional and legal role in and beyond the classroom, as well as the changing social, policy and professional contexts in which students learn and teachers work. It will also examine the social, economic, cultural and locational factors that have an impact on student learning and educational outcomes. Key themes of equity, inclusion and social justice are addressed. These are examined in the light of system and school-level response, with a focus on the role of policy in guiding teacher practice, curriculum design, professional relationships and professional conduct.
This subject along with EDUC90580 Evidence Based Learning and Teaching 1 and EDUC90823 Language, Literacy and Numeracy, requires participants to implement the Clinical Praxis Exam.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, participants should be able to:
(Graduate Standards refers to the Graduate level Australian Professional Standards for Teachers)
- demonstrate knowledge of key debates and theories concerning equity, social differences and human rights and their relevance to educational practice and policy (Graduate Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 4.1, 4.4)
- critically consider system and school-based responses to addressing issues relating to equity, inclusion, social justice, student well being and safety relevance to educational practice and policy (Graduate Standards 1.3, 1.4, 4.1, 4.4)
- develop a critical analysis of the wider social and global context of education systems, schools and classrooms relevance to educational practice and policy (Graduate Standards 1.1, 1.3, 7.1)
- build an understanding of the socio-cultural factors that shape students' learning, their school experiences and educational outcomes relevance to educational practice and policy (Graduate Standards 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.4, 4.4)
- acquire/deepen knowledge of the diverse professional contexts of teachers' work in schools and other educational settings as well as understand professional codes of ethics and conduct. relevance to educational practice and policy (Graduate Standards 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4)
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, participants will have the knowledge, skills and understanding to enable them to:
- Critically reflect on their practice and professional role
- Articulate the importance of equity, participation and democracy in education
- Work collaboratively and productively in their school to meet community and system expectations.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90593 | Developing Clinical Practice 1 | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
| EDUC90580 | Evidence Based Learning and Teaching 1 | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90823 | Language, Literacy and Numeracy | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Group Scenario Presentation – Delivery of lesson based on a case study representing students of diverse backgrounds (equivalent to 1500 words per participant)
| During Intensive 1 | 30% |
Clinical Praxis Examination - Oral presentation (equivalent 1500 words)
| During Intensive 2 | 30% |
Scenario Reflective Essay – Response to a social justice issue
| October 2019 | 40% |
| Hurdle requirement: Engage in five face-to-face and online discussions and reading reviews | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- January
Principal coordinator Babak Dadvand Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 18 November 2019 to 6 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 28 January 2020 Census date 31 January 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 July 2020 Assessment period ends 16 November 2020 January contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 10 February 2024