Foundations of Learning and Teaching
Overview
This unit aims to set the foundations of learning and teaching in higher education settings. This will involve establishing a peer network in which students will participate in a range of activities to learn about diverse learning theories and pedagogies, and the tertiary environment in which they are working and studying. The scene will be set for continued consideration of how to support the variety of paths students take in their learning journeys.
Requisites
26-May-2024
27-October-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Apply learning theories and pedagogies (including Indigenous pedagogies), models and frameworks in professional contexts
- Practice a critical approach to digital technology integration to enhance learning and teaching
- Critically reflect on and develop your personal, interpersonal, professional and organisational approaches to working in inclusive tertiary educational contexts
- Contribute to the establishment of a peer network and add evidence to your learning and teaching portfolio
Teaching methods
Hawthorn Online
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.50 | 12 weeks | 150 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Sarawak
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-campus Workshop | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 8.50 | 12 weeks | 102 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Discussion | Individual | 20 - 30% | 2,3,4 |
| Presentation and Report | Group | 30 - 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Written Assignment | Individual | 30 - 40% | 1,3 |
Content
Professionalisation of tertiary teachingÂ
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Reflection and reflective practicesÂ
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Establishing a personal professional network – peer partnershipÂ
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Professional advancement in your teaching careerÂ
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Learning and teaching portfolio designÂ
Learning theories and pedagogiesÂ
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Western theories of learningÂ
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Non-Western theories of learningÂ
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Australian university adoption of outcomes-based education – An introduction to constructive alignment – intended learning outcomes, activities, assessmentÂ
Students’ learning journeysÂ
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How do students learn?Â
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Strategies to support learning for a diversity of studentsÂ
The changing tertiary and teaching environmentÂ
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Good teaching practice indicators Â
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The on-campus/blended/fully-online learning and teaching spectrumÂ
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Adopting an informed critical perspective of educational technologyÂ
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.