Tertiary Teaching in Practice

Subject EDUC90733 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 18 hours
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours total commitment
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Objectives, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Mary Leahy

Contact

Dr Veronica Volkoff
Subject Overview: This subject will focus on effective presentation and/or facilitation in actual teaching contexts within TAFEs and Private providers - specifically, lectures and teaching in small group settings. The diversity of teaching contexts is a feature of the subject with participants encouraged to consider their particular teaching setting and practice. Participants, in pairs, engage in reciprocal peer review of teaching, alternately taking on the roles of reviewer and reviewee. Participants also work with a workplace colleague who observes their teaching in order to offer feedback and constructive advice.
Objectives: At the completion of the subject, participants should have developed:
  • an understanding of how to plan and prepare classes to enhance student learning;
  • an awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses as a presenter or facilitator;
  • knowledge of procedures and strategies that enhance effectiveness in various teaching contexts;
  • an appreciation of the support and assistance available from colleagues;
  • skills in presenting, explaining, demonstrating, guiding and supporting student learning in higher education programs.
Assessment:

There will be four pieces of assessment with a total of 5,000 words, or equivalent.

  • Completion of a cycle of reciprocal peer review of teaching with a colleague from within the subject; end of semester, 25 per cent
  • Completion of a cycle of peer review of teaching with a workplace colleague; end of semester, 25 per cent
  • A teaching portfolio including class plans and notes from the peer review sessions (1000 words); end of semester, 25 per cent
  • A reflective essay of 1,500 words; end of semester, 25 per cent
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching

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