Unit Outline

Effective teaching practice is informed by an understanding of students’ physical, intellectual, social, emotional, moral, and spiritual development and how they learn. In this unit, you will explore the following overarching questions: How can teachers create the conditions that promote students’ development and learning? What factors influence human flourishing? You will analyse key theories of development, engage with research into how students learn, and consider the implications for your teaching practice.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Analyse the physical, intellectual development, social, emotional, moral, and spiritual development of students and explain how this may affect learning.
2	Synthesise research into how students learn and explain the implications for teaching.
3	Manage and communicate specialised knowledge using verbal, written, and digital communication strategies, with use of APA 7th edition referencing conventions where relevant.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Concurrent Pre-requisite	EMT502

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Micro-Teaching	Week 8	45 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Critique Teaching Approaches	Week 12	43 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Content Consolidation Tests	Refer to Assessment Description	12 %	LO1, LO2

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Micro-Teaching

Task Description:

You will record a 5-minute micro-teaching session (checking for understanding) where you apply explicit teaching practices to teach a concept or skill. You will submit the video along with a 500-word rationale explaining how the chosen teaching strategies support learning for the selected context with reference to science of learning and social or behavioural learning theories.

Completion of this Assessment Task relates to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) 1.1, 1.2, 3.5 and 4.5, and CC1.1, 1.4

Task Length:

5-minute video and 500-word reflection (1800-word equivalent)

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

45 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Applies theory to practice in a micro-teaching session focused on teaching a concept or skill.	LO1, LO2
2	Justifies teaching strategies used with reference to science of learning and social/behavioural learning theories. (cc 1.1)	LO2
3	Planning and communication skills.	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Critique Teaching Approaches

Task Description:

You are to apply research evidence of how people learn to the context of teaching.

Critique the following statement: “It is time to cancel the use of Inquiry learning in schools”. You will consider how inquiry learning aligns or does not align with science of learning theory and cognitive development. Your critique will reference literature from the unit reading list.

Task Length:

1600 words

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

43 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Synthesise and present research evidence of how students learn.	LO2
2	Apply science of learning theory to pedagogical decisions.	LO1
3	Communicate ideas using academic conventions.	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Content Consolidation Tests

Task Description:

Students will complete 6 content consolidation online quizzes across the unit.
1. Physical and cognitive development
2. How the brain learns
3. Explicit teaching practices
4. Neuromyths
5. Social learning theories
6. Theories of motivation

Due Date: All quizzes must be completed by end of week 12

Task Length:

800 words

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

12 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of common neuromyths and the impact of their perpetuation. (cc1.4)	LO2
2	Understand the research evidence that informs teaching practice.	LO1, LO2
3	Identify how theory informs teaching decisions.	LO2

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.