Professional Contexts is a capstone unit where knowledge, capabilities and expertise is applied to a setting where education occurs. The Bachelor of Education Studies is designed to prepare the student for work as an educator in a variety of settings. This unit (EEC3003) will provide the opportunity to apply your knowledge of curriculum, ethical considerations and specialisation knowledge in a professional context.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
EEC3003
Prerequisites
EDS1002 - Arts and Performance - Addressing Disability
EEC3002 - Curriculum Inquiry
EED2000 - Curriculum Development and Implementation
ESP2001 - Making the Conditions for Learning: Ethical and Reflexive Practice
ESP3002 - Understanding Processes of Innovation
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Analyse and evaluate perspectives in the theory, research and practice of education in community and human service contexts in a changing world; | ||
| 2. | Review the conditions for lifelong learning appropriate to individuals and groups in social settings, incorporating ethical, sustainable and socially inclusive criteria; | ||
| 3. | Engage effectively in teaching teams and work collaboratively as members of a work based team; | ||
| 4. | Demonstrate respect and value for diversity and difference as a positive resource to be encouraged within the community and its organisations. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Locate and analyse the organisations mission statement and describe an instance of its implementation. | 25% |
| Case Study | Identify and describe a critical moment in learning and teaching in this organisational context. | 35% |
| Presentation | Discuss and reflect with your mentor a critical learning and teaching moment and analyse against your educational position. | 40% |
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