Teaching in Practice

Subject EDUC90001 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

February, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 23-Feb-2016 to 07-Jun-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 15-Mar-2016
Census Date 18-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 13-May-2016

July, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 19-Jul-2016 to 27-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 17-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 08-Aug-2016
Census Date 12-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 07-Oct-2016

This subject has two components

A) Teaching in Practice Forum: 1 day intensive at the beginning of the subject and five 2-hr workshops throughout the teaching period.

B) Peer review of teaching practice: reciprocal peer review and feedback on teaching practice, the timing of which is highly flexible and integrated with individuals' existing teaching commitments.



Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 16 contact hours and 5 hours in peer review activities
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

Current involvement in university teaching is essential.

Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Objectives, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Victoria Millar

Contact

s.arkoudis@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject will focus 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 pairs, 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.

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of the subject, participants should have developed:

  • an understanding of how to plan and prepare classes to enhance student learning;
  • an awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses as a presenter or facilitator;
  • knowledge of procedures and strategies that enhance effectiveness in various teaching contexts;
  • an appreciation of the support and assistance available from colleagues;
  • skills in presenting, explaining, demonstrating, guiding and supporting student learning.
Assessment:

Hurdle requirement: Peer review cycles involving

  • Completion of a cycle of reciprocal peer review of teaching with a colleague from within the subject
  • Completion of a cycle of peer review of teaching with a departmental colleague
  • Micro teaching session. Conducted during semester and completed by end of semester

A teaching portfolio with notes and feedback from peer review sessions (2000 words) and a reflective essay (1,500 words) due end of semester, 100%

A pass in this subject requires the satisfactory completion of all assessment components. Please note this subject is assessed on a pass/fail basis only.

Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completing this subject, participants should be able to:

  • plan activities within the constraints of time and the physical environment
  • present material in a clear, organised, stimulating and engaging way
  • analyse and respond to a range of audiences, recognising and drawing on diversity
  • plan and direct group discussion in a way that engages all participants and keeps them on track
  • use feedback constructively to improve performance;
  • be constructively self-critical.
Links to further information: www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au
Related Course(s): Graduate Certificate in University Teaching

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