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Understanding the Student as Learner (EDUC91029)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Emily White: emily.white@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 1
Emily White: emily.white@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Emily White: emily.white@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Emily White: emily.white@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject focuses on the theoretical frameworks and evidence bases that enable education professionals to understand the development of learners and plan instruction that is responsive to the inherent variability of learners. It introduces concepts related to learning environments, learning processes and development across the lifespan. Students will consider how learner and learning environment characteristics support and hinder learning, explore the impacts of culture and neurodiversity and discuss implications for facilitating deep, active learning that is inclusive and sustainable.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Describe key characteristics of diverse learning environments and learning processes and their impacts on learning
- Explain key concepts of human development and the implications for education
- Examine a strengths-based approach to inclusive learning and teaching
- Critically analyse individual learner profiles in terms of how variability in capabilities help or hinder achievement and generate implications for facilitating learning.
Generic skills
This subject will assist students to develop the following transferable skills:
- Critical reasoning and analytical skills
- Self-awareness
- Written communication skills
- Evidence use to support analysis and argument.
Last updated: 15 January 2025