Block Curriculum Pedagogy Project
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
In this unit, students will engage in an exploration of curriculum and pedagogy within the paradigm of innovative, 21st century block model learning and teaching practices. The unit will enable students to enhance their awareness of global influences on curriculum and pedagogy in immersive and block teaching modes. This specialised knowledge of block design principles will enable students to reflect upon and critically explore how curriculum and pedagogy align with quality block design principles and broaden understandings of how high engagement teaching practices in block teaching lead to improved student learning outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Exhibit an understanding of block design principles and high engagement teaching practices
- Design and create a block unit of study
- Implement block teaching principles in a classroom setting
- Critically review, reflect, provide feedback on own and others’ practice
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Review | Grade: 50%
Present a teaching approach and defend the pedagogical decisions. Recorded Oral Presentation with Live Online Q&A (15 minutes)
Assessment type: Essay | Grade: 20%
Students will explore how curriculum and pedagogy align with quality block design principles.
Assessment type: Project | Grade: 30%
Design and create a Unit Design Plan.
Required reading
Selected books, book chapters, journal articles and videos will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):