Education

ELT501

2010  ELT501  Foundations of University Learning and Teaching

Unit Level:

Available as a Student Elective: No

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter ELT501 H,L H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION
Foundations of University Learning and Teaching will explore the principles, theories and practice of university learning and teaching through a variety of teaching and flexible learning methods.
Students will be introduced to a range of approaches to teaching, learning, knowledge development, assessment and evaluation including self and peer review of teaching. There will be a focus on developing an understanding of learning including different forms of knowledge development (e.g. strategies that encourage deep learning and reduce reliance on surface learning).
There will also be an emphasis on meeting diverse student needs and integrating technology into the learning and teaching environment.
The unit is the core of the Graduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching. Therefore, it introduces a range of topics that will be further developed in the remaining units of the course.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

Discussion paper 1(20%) Discussion paper 2(30%) Capstone essay (50%)

TEACHING PATTERN: Block teaching and web-dependant tutorials

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - H,L
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

STAFF: Dr Gary Williams

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