High Engagement Teaching for the Block

Unit code: EBL6002 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Online Self-Paced
Prerequisites
EBL6001 - Introduction to Block Teaching
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit of study presents key aspects of a variety of approaches to high engagement teaching in the VU Block Model, and is applicable to other block and intensive teaching modes. Students will work experientially and collaboratively to examine how their own professional practice can incorporate high engagement teaching activities.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Critique and conceptually map relevant literature to recommend high impact teaching strategies for block and intensive teaching environments;
  2. Exhibit high engagement teaching strategies in block and intensive learning environments;
  3. Critically review and reflect on own and others teaching practice and provide constructive feedback.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Literature Review
|
Grade: 10%
(Individual)
Assessment type: ICT (Wiki, Web sites)
|
Grade: 30%
(Individual) Development of an online resource.
Assessment type: Presentation
|
Grade: 40%
(Group)
Assessment type: Journal
|
Grade: 20%
(Group) Teaching practice reflection.

Required reading

Peer reviewed journal articles from the VU Library collections will be set for use during the teaching period.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Graduate Certificate in Block Teaching
ETBL | Graduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Graduate Diploma in Block Teaching
EGBL | Graduate diploma | Duration: 1 year

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