Block Curriculum Pedagogy Project

Unit code: EBL6005 | Study 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)
Overview
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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 intensive 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:

  1. Exhibit an understanding of block design principles and high engagement teaching practices
  2. Design and create a block unit of study
  3. Implement block teaching principles in a classroom setting
  4. Critically review, reflect, provide feedback on own and others’ practice

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Essay
|
Grade: 30%
Students will explore how curriculum and pedagogy align with quality block design principles.
Assessment type: Project
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Grade: 40%
Design and create a unit.
Assessment type: Review
|
Grade: 30%
Critically review and provide feedback on peers’ practice after viewing video pedagogical segments.

Required reading

Links to recommended readings and resources for this unit will be provided to students via the Learning Management System (VU Collaborate).

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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