The Block International
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
No two institutions have exactly the same approach to block and immersive learning. Each version of these models is uniquely contextualised to a particular set of conditions, circumstances and cohort. In this unit you will be required to investigate different models, to critically reflect and report on how these differ from that employed at your institution. You will be encouraged to build your own networks, both nationally and internationally, and ongoing communities of professional practice.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Interrogate and critically report on block models in international contexts.
- Reflect and adapt own practice in response to a global block and immersive perspective.
- Network with international colleagues to facilitate pedagogical knowledge creation and exchange.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 20%
Initial concept outline
Assessment type: Report | Grade: 30%
Scoping document
Assessment type: Report | Grade: 50%
Detail the nature of a planned international co-produced research, SoTL or teaching and learning project. Includes an Interactive Oral Viva Voce (15min live online recorded).
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):