EDUC1003

Learners and the Learning Process 1

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge and understanding of learners and the learning process and their implications for educational planning and practice. Introduces students to key concepts in relation to these areas and challenge them to develop both reflective and professional capabilities.

Objectives Students will be expected to:

- understand the learning process
- explain individual differences in human development and learning
- apply learning theory and developmental theory to educational planning and practice.
Content 1. Child and Adolescent Development. The following topics will be covered:

* Development research
* Cognitive development
* Language and literacy development
* Emotional development
* Social and moral development
* A typical development

Emphasis will be given to current theoretical and empirical research in these areas and links with educational planning and practice will be drawn.

2. Learning Theory

The nature and functioning of the human information processing system will be covered in relation to such areas as human memory and cognition, metacognition and self-regulated learning, intelligence, motivation and beliefs about learning, self concept and self efficacy,
knowledge and learning and the assessment of learning. Emphasis will be given to current theoretical and empirical research in these areas and links with educational planning and practice will be drawn.
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : IT Based
External Mode
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: On-line ONLINE ASSESSMENT (This Applies to Online Course Delivery only): Students will use a group discussion forum in Blackboard to post responses to tasks. The quality of these responses will be assessed in line with published criteria. There are two units of work. Each unit requires a minimum of 8 responses of various lengths and complexity. Each unit of work carries a weighting. Unit 1 = 45% Unit 2= 55%
Essays / Written Assignments Minor Assignment, 1000 words (20%) Major Assignment, 1500 words (30%)
Examination: Formal Final Examination (or equivalent)(50%) The minor will consist of task(s)/report(s) which may involve empirical work and is designed to provide task orientation and ongoing feedback.
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term