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Clinical Teaching Capstone (EDUC90978)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online

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Overview

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Term 2 - Online
Term 4 - Online
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Students will learn about how educators can use action research methods to improve their teaching practice. Students will develop skills in using clinical models to target teaching to the point of student need and evaluate the effectiveness of their interventions. There will be analysis and discussion of exemplars of clinical praxis, together with an analysis of case studies of student learning. Course participants will also use tools to reflect on examples of teaching and consider means of improving teaching, and will study how to integrate a clinical model into day-to-day teaching practice.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Analyse and synthesise diverse sources of data to inform and assess student learning and development;
  • Identify contextual and other influences on a students' learning;
  • Utilise inclusive teaching practices that demonstrate an awareness of cultural diversity and its implications for society and education;
  • Reflect on their own teaching practice and use this reflection as a means of continuous improvement; and
  • Articulate how to implement the clinical cycle of teaching in the classroom.

Generic skills

  • Ability to work with team members to identify issues and solutions
  • Oral presentation skills
  • Research skills in exploring means of addressing an issue
  • Analytical skills and the ability to construct and express logical arguments
  • The ability to use evidence and data to identify needs

Last updated: 10 February 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EDUC90926 Researching Education Practice
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
 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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Review of Relevant Literature; or a preliminary report, due mid-term

  • 1500 words
During the teaching period30%

Clinical Praxis Presentation (20 minutes of oral presentation combined with 1500 words of written response to questions. Equivalent to 3500 words total); or a report on findings (3500 words), due end of term

  • 3500 words (equivalent)
End of the teaching period70%

Additional details

* Students who are currently teaching will complete a Review of Relevant Literature, and the Clinical Praxis Presentation.

Last updated: 10 February 2024

Dates & times

  • Term 2 - Online
    CoordinatorSuzanne Rice
    Mode of deliveryOnline
    Contact hours24 hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching start date22 April 2024
    Pre teaching requirementsDuring the pre-teaching period, students should 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 period29 April 2024 to 23 June 2024
    Last self-enrol date23 April 2024
    Census date17 May 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 7 June 2024
    Assessment period ends30 June 2024

    Term 2 contact information

  • Term 4 - Online
    CoordinatorNadine Crane
    Mode of deliveryOnline
    Contact hours24 hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching start date 7 October 2024
    Pre teaching requirementsDuring the pre-teaching period, students should 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 period14 October 2024 to 8 December 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 October 2024
    Census date 1 November 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 November 2024
    Assessment period ends15 December 2024

    Term 4 contact information

    Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au

    Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149

    Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Last updated: 10 February 2024

Further information

Last updated: 10 February 2024