High Engagement Teaching for the Block

Unit code:EBL6002Study level:Postgraduate

Credit points

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

Location

Online Self-Paced

Prerequisites

EBL6001 - Introduction to Block Teaching
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit presents key aspects of high engagement teaching in tertiary education with a focus on block teaching, delivered in an online self paced (OSP) block mode. It explores a range of high engagement teaching approaches and their application to block and immersive learning environments. Students engage in structured online activities to examine how their professional practice can incorporate high engagement teaching. The unit supports the development of practical skills, strategies and tools that can be applied directly within their own teaching contexts.

Learning Outcomes

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

Critique and conceptually map relevant literature to recommend high impact teaching strategies for block and immersive teaching environments;
Analyse and present high engagement teaching strategies in block and immersive higher education learning environments;
Critically review and reflect on own and others’ teaching practice through a presentation of the rationale underpinning the development of a high engagement teaching portfolio.