Introduction to Block Teaching

Unit code:EBL6001Study level:Postgraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Online Self-Paced

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit introduces educators in higher, further and vocational education to block teaching, including key principles, teaching and learning strategies, and the development of a teaching philosophy aligned to block teaching and high engagement practice in tertiary education. It explores both contemporary and established approaches to teaching and learning, supporting participants to consider and extend what is possible within block delivery.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Critically review and analyse block and immersive teaching in contemporary in higher, further and vocational education contexts;
Appraise the roles of both the learner and educator in block and immersive teaching contexts;
Elucidate the potential for block and immersive teaching to be the catalyst for pedagogical and curricular reform;
Advocate for the importance of guiding principles to manage effective implementation of block and immersive teaching;
Articulate and discuss a personal block teaching philosophy based on literature.
Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.