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Teaching in Practice (EDUC90001)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
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Contact information
Semester 1
Grace Thompson graceat@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 1
Grace Thompson graceat@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject focuses on effective presentation and/or facilitation in actual teaching contexts - specifically, lectures and/or small group settings. The diversity of teaching contexts is a feature of the subject with participants encouraged to consider their particular teaching setting and practice. Participants, in peer review groups, engage in reciprocal peer review of teaching, alternately taking on the roles of reviewer and reviewee. Participants also engage in a reciprocal peer review cycle with a department colleague.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to plan and prepare classes to enhance student learning;
- Evaluate and adapt teaching approaches and strategies to enhance effectiveness in various learning environments;
- Identify the resources available to support teaching in higher education and assistance available from colleagues;
- Apply skills in presenting, explaining, demonstrating, guiding and supporting student learning;
- Critically reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses as a presenter or facilitator and use this reflection as a means of continuous improvement.
Generic skills
On completing this subject, participants should be able to:
- Critically analyse theories and principles and apply them appropriately to a range of contexts;
- Present material in a clear, organised, stimulating and engaging way;
- Reflect upon and analyse the effectiveness of their activities; and
- Work constructively with peers to evaluate and support one another's work.
Last updated: 10 February 2024