Social and Professional Contexts (TFA) 1
Subject EDUC90583 (2010)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.
Credit Points: | 6.25 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010: Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 18 hours Total Time Commitment: 60 hours | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | You must take the following subject in the same study period Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: | Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject. |
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Ms Debra TylerContact
Education Student CentreSubject Overview: | This subject focuses on the professional role of associates in and beyond the classroom, and examines the changing social and professional contexts in which teachers work. It will also examine the social and cultural factors that have an impact on student learning and educational outcomes. Key themes of equity, inclusion and social justice are addressed. |
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Objectives: | On completion of this subject, associates will be able to:
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Assessment: |
Group Project (with other associates placed in the school), due at end of semester (equivalent to 1500 word: 50 per cent); Reflective analysis of group process (1000 words: 50 per cent) |
Prescribed Texts: | Connell, R et al. Education, Change and Society Oxford University Press, 2007 |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: | On completion of this subject, associates will have the knowledge, skills and understanding to enable them to;
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