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EDS2101 Principles and Practices of Teaching
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
This unit explores the life and developmental challenges of the adolescent learner and the implications of these for teaching and learning.  This unit provides an introduction to some important principles and practices associated with effective teaching. A range of skills, strategies and methods associated with effective teaching will be investigated and these will be considered in relationship to fundamental concepts associated with human development. The model of the teacher as a reflective, autonomous educator able to make justifiable professional decisions and to develop appropriate strategies for their implementation will be stressed throughout the unit.

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
G18Bachelor of Arts (Education)/Bachelor of Science
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
MAENGEnglish Major
MAAABAMusic Major
MASOCSocial 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:
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 9/30/2006 VET: 9/30/2006