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Brain, Mind and Education (EDUC90873)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 (Early-Start) - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90872 | Foundations of the Science of Learning | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - 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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Proposal for practice artefact
| Mid semester | 40% |
A developed practice artefact and 20 minute practical demonstration
| End of semester | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 75% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Sean Kang Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours (8 x 3 hour seminars over four Saturdays) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 20 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 (Early-Start) contact information
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
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 Master of Education 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