EPT429 Professional Engagement (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Professional Studies (PROFL)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This is a capstone subject and, as such, will be undertaken in the last session of study. The subject will allow students to extend their knowledge and skills in teaching and learning through the development of an individual learning plan that focusses on the design and implementation of a school or community based project. The student’s investigations will be supported by experienced teachers and university-based colleagues, undertaking the role of mentor to scaffold learning. Relevant theory will underpin the design, implementation and evaluation of the project.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 3 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Bathurst |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EPT429
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Students should have an understanding of concepts in: EMH302 or ESC407 and ESC413 or EEP419 and EEP420 or EML437 and EML436 or EML434 and EMM411 prior to enrolment.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the implications and effects of improved pedagogical practices;
- demonstrate advanced skills in planning, implementing, assessing and evaluating learning in their specialist area;
- be able to design, implement and evaluate a school or community based project in their area of specialisation with a focus on improving learning outcomes for their students;
- have the capacity to articulate and justify their pedagogical decisions through research and reference to the literature in their specialist area.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
• Exploration of new pedagogies as they apply to a chosen “learning” setting in specialist area;
• Implications of changed practices for the teacher and the learner;
• Planning, implementing, assessing and evaluating learning experiences, employing a range reflective strategies in a variety of contexts;
• Role of action research in enhancing learning and teaching and implications for practice.
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.