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Neuroscience of Human Learning (EDUC90975)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Term 2
Term 4
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | Term 2 - Online Term 4 - Online |
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This subject examines the foundations of human learning through a neurological lens, ranging from the sensory detection, encoding, storage, retrieval, storage, and behavioural outputs, to social constructs of learned information. A neuroscience of learning lens will also be used as a framework for critiquing educational practices, policies and products. The subject will provide opportunities for students to analyse ways in which findings derived from neurological research can be used to inform their professional practice.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of how learning is instantiated in the human brain
- Integrate a complex neurological understanding of learning into a variety of other specialisations and disciplines, in particular cognitive and behavioural psychology
- Independently investigate topics of interest by critically analysing and synthesise the most salient academic literature
- Analyse conflicting theories and pre-existing data, and synthesize findings in a clear, concise and audience-appropriate way
- Articulate a defensible position and reflect on its implications for professional pedagogical practice
- Critically and reflectively analyse their own teaching & learning philosophy, epistemology, and practice
- Transmit research findings in written and verbal forms to peers and colleagues
Generic skills
- On completion of this subject, participants will be able to: Understand complex neuroscientific concepts that underlie human learning
- Research and critically evaluate bodies of knowledge through academic literature
- Synthesise and critically evaluate various hypotheses, claims and products that are purportedly brain-based
- Independently communicate complex concepts, knowledge and skills around the neuroscience oflearning to a range of expert and non-expert audiences
- Reflectively evaluate and responsibly apply knowledge from neuroscience and other disciplines (in particular psychology and education) to their professional practice
Last updated: 10 February 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: 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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Concept and professional practice paper
| End of term | 60% |
Literature review of educational neuroscience
| Week 4 | 40% |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Term 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Sean Kang Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 20 April 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students are required to complete the following pre-reading: Bruer, J. T. (1997). Education and the brain: A bridge too far. Educational researcher, 26(8), 4-16. Geake, J.G. (2009). The Brain at School. McGraw Hill. (Chapter 3. Learning & Memory) Students should also familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 27 April 2020 to 21 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 21 April 2020 Census date 15 May 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 28 June 2020 Term 2 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing EducationPhone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT. - Term 4 - Online
Principal coordinator Sean Kang Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 5 October 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students are required to complete the following pre-reading: Bruer, J. T. (1997). Education and the brain: A bridge too far. Educational researcher, 26(8), 4-16. Geake, J.G. (2009). The Brain at School. McGraw Hill. (Chapter 3. Learning & Memory) Students should also familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 12 October 2020 to 6 December 2020 Last self-enrol date 6 October 2020 Census date 30 October 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 November 2020 Assessment period ends 13 December 2020 Term 4 contact information
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing EducationPhone: + 61 3 8344 0149Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 10 February 2024