EDUC6117
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course focuses on understanding the characteristics of, and building the skills to develop, high quality learning environments; enhancing personnel capacity building; fostering physical and mental health; improving organisational structures; improving group dynamics and modelling positive leadership.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): EDUC6017. Students who have successfully completed EDUC6017 are not eligible to enrol in EDUC6117.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Analyse the characteristics of high-quality learning environments and facilitate the development of those characteristics;
2. Assess the organisational benefits of a healthy workforce and facilitate the development of personnel including physical and mental wellbeing using this new knowledge;
3. Design new knowledge to evaluate educational organisations with a focus on personnel well-being and physical space.
Content
This course provides an in-depth knowledge and understanding of six broad topics: (1) characteristics of high-quality learning environments; (2) personnel health and well-being; (3) personnel capacity building; (4) organisational structures; (5) group dynamics; and (6) leadership.
Module 1 - characteristics of high-quality learning environments;
Module 2 - personnel health and well-being, personnel capacity building;
Module 3 - organisational structures, group dynamics, and leadership.
Assessment items
Professional Task: Assignment 1
Professional Task: Assignment 2
Professional Task: Assignment 3
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- EDUC6117 - Semester 1, 2024 (All) (PDF, 445.7 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.