Professional and Action Learning Project (EDU470)

Points: 

4

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S1-external, S2-external

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Description: 

This unit is designed for teaching professionals in a range of contexts, including tertiary institutions, workplaces and organisations. It requires the development, implementation and evaluation of a self-directed learning project based on action learning methodology and which addresses issues or problems within a specific teaching context. The project aims to improve and develop the student's teaching skills. The project offers an opportunity for theoretical perspectives to be translated and critiqued within a teaching context.

Contact time: 

No classes but students are encouraged to attend on-campus meetings conducted during the semester.

Prerequisites: 

Enrolment in either Graduate Diploma in Education Studies, Graduate Certificate in Drama Teaching, Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary), or Graduate Diploma in Education (Tertiary and Adult); minimum of 30 hours of satisfactory teaching, training or facilitation experience with an appropriate group of learners.
Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Exclusions: 

Students who have successfully completed E240 Adult Education Practicum, E270 Professional Practicum, E370 Practicum and/or E370 Professional Learning Project may not enrol in this unit for credit.

Notes: 

This unit cannot be completed without access to a teaching group for a minimum of 30 hours, usually over an extended period while enrolled in this unit. Students are responsible for arranging access to a suitable group for their action research project. This unit should be taken in the final semester or year of enrolment.

Used in these Courses: 

Education (BEd) [Primary Teaching] (Four Years)
Education (Graduate) (BEd) [Secondary Teaching] (Two Years)
Graduate Certificate in Drama Teaching
Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)
Graduate Diploma in Education (Tertiary and Adult)
Graduate Diploma in Education Studies

Professional and Action Learning Project (EDU4701)

as for EDU470, except as follows

Points: 

4

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: Y-external
Rockingham: Y-external

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Prerequisites: 

Enrolment in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) OR Bachelor of Education (Primary) and either Early Childhood Education minor or Inclusive Education minor.
Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Notes: 

Students will need to arrange for 30 hours of contact time with a group of learners to implement their research.

Used in these Courses: 

Education (BEd) [Early Childhood and Primary Teaching] (Four Years)
Education (BEd) [Primary, 1-10 Health and Physical Education]

Used in these Minors: 

Inclusive Education

Professional and Action Learning Project (EDU670)

as for EDU470, except as follows

Points: 

4

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S1-external, S2-external

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Prerequisites: 

Enrolment in Postgraduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education, Master of Education, or Master of Education Studies.
Co-requisite: Internet access if studying externally.

Used in these Courses: 

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Specialisations)
Postgraduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology Teaching
Postgraduate Diploma in Policy Studies
Master of Education (Coursework)
Master of Education (Research)