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EDS1101 Issues, Challenges and Directions in Education
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
Students will develop an understanding of the changing nature of education, students, teaching and the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in all Learning Areas. In developing this understanding students will explore: (1) the changing nature of the teaching and learning process; (2) the challenge of cultural diversity; and (3) the use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning as well as developing the personal ICT skills that are required of teachers. Throughout the unit, students will engage in a reflective process to develop insights into themselves as teachers, including their motives regarding being a teacher, their values and their personal competencies.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
MAARTArt Major
G16Bachelor of Arts (Education)/Bachelor of Business
G24Bachelor of Arts (Education)/Bachelor of Communications
M23Bachelor of Arts (Education)/Bachelor of Design
V22Bachelor of Arts (Education)/Bachelor of Social Science (Home Economics)
G22Bachelor of Arts (Education)/Bachelor of Social Science (Youth, Health and Physical Activity)
MADSTDrama Studies Major
STMATMathematics Education Major
MAAABAMusic Major
STSCIBScience Education (Biological Sciences) Major
STSCIPScience Education (Physical Sciences) Major
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/31/2006 VET: 3/31/2006