Personal and Professional Learning

In this unit you are introduced to the concept of personal and professional learning and you will question, investigate and actively reflect on your learning experiences. In addition, you will theorise your own and others' learning experiences in the light of your study of contemporary learning theories. You are encouraged to connect your own experiences with recent developments in education, and within a global context, and ask questions such as: Who am I and how do I learn? What is it like to be a learner? What is happening in the world and how does this influence learning? You will engage in academic writing for university settings, learn about referencing conventions and will familiarise yourselves with library resources. Finally, you will evaluate your own literacy and numeracy skills, knowledge and understandings and commence planning to address your learning in these areas.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Reflect on own learning experiences and examine how your learning connects to educational approaches;
2. Discuss research relating to how children learn and examine the implication of this for education;
3. Investigate the professional and personal learning needs required for educators;
4. Review the needs of learners from diverse cultural, economic and religious backgrounds including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds;
5. Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.