In this unit you will connect your own experiences with recent developments in education, and within a global context, and ask questions such as: Who am I and how do I learn? What is it like to be a learner? What is happening in the world and how does this influence learning? You will engage in the arts and blended learning activities designed to stimulate descriptions of, and reflection on, how to successfully engage in academic writing for university settings. You will also learn about academic discourse techniques, written forms of theoretical discussion, and will familiarise yourselves with library resources.
Unit details
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Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
EDC1000
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Participate in an academic community of discourse through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts; | ||
| 2. | Elucidate knowledge and understanding of theories in relation to how students learn and examine the implications of this for teaching; | ||
| 3. | Articulate academic, professional and personal learning needs with a focus on evaluating their own learning needs; | ||
| 4. | Critically review and reflect on cases of learners from diverse cultural, economic and religious backgrounds including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. | ||
| 5. | Explore creativity through engagement with arts practices. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Works | Personal learning journey | 30% |
| Project | Planning, creating and reflecting on the learning and creative process of creating a play | 40% |
| Presentation | Play presentation and final reflection | 30% |
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