Effective Tertiary Teaching

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

170 hours

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 Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject builds participants' knowledge of the fundamental principles of effective teaching for learning in higher education. Through a series of seminars/workshops, the subject provides an introduction to theories of adult teaching and learning and guidance on effective procedures for large and small group teaching, assessment and evaluation, e-learning, research-led teaching and other topics relevant to the contexts in which participants teach. It will draw upon the participants' experiences, research on effective approaches, and practical guides.

At the completion of the subject, participants should have developed:

• a critical understanding of the principles of effective teaching, learning and assessment in tertiary education;
• knowledge of some of the key policies relating to teaching and learning at this level, and the central debates in this field;
• familiarity with the resources available to support teaching in tertiary education, and an understanding of how these can be used most effectively;
• a student-centred perspective on the nature of teaching and learning;
• an understanding of learning environments relevant to the participants’ contexts, and of teaching approaches appropriate to those environments;
• an analytical and reflective approach to their teaching activities and a recognition of their professional responsibilities in this area.

• 2,500 word essay, due mid semester, 50%
• 2,500 word essay, due end of semester, 50%

Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs/online classes) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.