ECN723 - Middle Years Teaching Strategies (Years 5-9)
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online with intensive Trimester 2: Online with intensive |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | ECN734 |
| Corequisite: | Students must be enrolled in course E530, E730 or E737 |
| Incompatible with: | ECJ722 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 2 x 2-hour online seminar per trimester in approx. 2 weeks of the trimester 2 x 7-hour on-campus intensive (seminars), including practical experience (workshop) per trimester between weeks 0 – 2 |
| In-person attendance requirements | 20-days on-site professional experience (placement) per trimester |
Content
This unit examines in detail the foundational theories of learning, motivation, cognitive and physical development essential for teachers to know and understand in the context of their specialist teaching area, in the 21st Century. It investigates the advanced application of these theories in developing effective planning, teaching and assessment strategies relevant to their individual subject specialist areas in the middle years of schooling (Years 5 to 9) within the Australian Curriculum framework.
The unit applies key curriculum organising principles informing specialist teaching areas in the middle years and the practical implications for content selection and organisation when adopting an applied learning approach. Particular attention is given to developing the ability to organize and execute classroom activities, use ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities and clearly communicate learning objectives and instructions. Attention is also paid to developing formative and summative assessment strategies within middle year's specialist subjects and the purpose of providing timely and appropriate feedback to students. Questions of equity in assessment are investigated, with regard to the diversity of student groups and abilities within the middle years of schooling.
The unit also addresses practical strategies for creating and maintaining a supportive and safe learning environment. Analysis of evidence-based evaluation strategies and approaches to critical self-assessment and peer feedback are examined.
Hurdle requirement
Professional experience is a requirement of the Victorian Institution of Teaching for the preparation of teachers. In this unit you will complete 20 days of the required 75 days for the Master of Applied Learning and Teaching (Secondary). Satisfactory completion of the professional experience is required in order to pass this unit.
Unit Fee Information
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