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Teaching in Practice (EDUC90001)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Grace Thompson graceat@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 1
Grace Thompson graceat@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - On Campus Semester 1 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90002 | Effective University Teaching |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Recommended background knowledge
Current involvement in university teaching is essential.
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Oral presentation (1000 words equivalent)
| From Week 3 to Week 6 | 20% |
A teaching portfolio with notes and feedback from peer review cycles involving: 1. Micro teaching session; 2. A cycle of reciprocal peer review of teaching with a colleague from within the subject; 3. A cycle of peer review of teaching with a departmental colleague.
| Week 11 | 40% |
A reflective essay
| Week 1 of the examination period | 40% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at all seminars and workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Please note this subject is assessed on a pass/fail basis only.
A pass in this subject requires the satisfactory completion of all assessment components.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Coordinator Grace Thompson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 16 contact hours and 5 hours in peer review activities Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Grace Thompson graceat@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Grace Thompson Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 16 contact hours and 5 hours in peer review activities Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Grace Thompson graceat@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in University Teaching - Links to additional information
Last updated: 10 February 2024