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Brain, Mind and Education (EDUC90873)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
July
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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This subject will explore the practical application of the emerging field of The Science of Learning (with a particular focus on Educational Neuroscience). The subject will provide students with an understanding of how science can inform classroom practice and how the application of scientific and design methodologies can be implemented in the creation, delivery and evaluation of learning interventions. Specifically, students will learn how neuroscience, psychology, and educational research can - and cannot - be successfully translated into classroom practice. More generally, students will be equipped with the skills to scientifically evaluate the validity of educational, psychological and neuroscientific research. These skills will allow students to become knowledgeable and effective consumers of commercial educational products and methods, enable them to critically reflect on their own teaching effectiveness in a scientifically valid way, and to develop novel and effective teaching practices.
Specifically, the subject will address the following:
- Applying the science of learning to teaching and learning practices;
- applying neuroscience to practical human learning;
- specific learning topics (memory, attention, emotions, feedback, creativity);
- practical implications of science of learning.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Have a working knowledge of current research in evidence-based learning and teaching strategies;
- Understand and adapt essential concepts in neuroscience, including memory, attention, emotions, feedback, and creativity;
- Apply the scientific method to their own professional practice, in order to design, deliver and evaluate learning interventions;
- Apply educational, psychological and neuroscientific research, as it applies to student outcomes, wellbeing, social and emotional competence, safety and inclusion.
Generic skills
Through completing this subject, graduates will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- The ability to critically evaluate scientific literature from a number of academic domains as well as critically evaluate educational programs, systems and products, including commercial offerings, that purport to enhance learning.
- The ability to work with others to develop and present an evaluation of educationally relevant neuropsychological constructs.
- The ability to reflect on and develop professional practices.
- The ability to plan, write, and communicate personal and scientifically supported ideas.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90872 | Foundations of the Science of Learning | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 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 |
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Literature Review Outline
| Mid semester | 20% |
Literature Review
| End of semester | 60% |
Group Presentation (equivalent to 1,000 words)
| End of semester | 20% |
Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all scheduled tutorials, seminars and workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- July
Coordinator Sean Kang Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2020 to 17 October 2020 Last self-enrol date 11 August 2020 Census date 24 August 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 12 October 2020 Assessment period ends 31 October 2020 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Participants will be provided with a collection of readings via the online Learning Management System (LMS).
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Professional Certificate in Educational Neuroscience - 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: 10 February 2024