Approaches to Teaching and Learning

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

1. Investigate educational teaching and learning practices that contribute to positive student behaviour and learning;
2. Articulate aspects of student development including their physical, social and intellectual needs;
3. Engage and communicate their knowledge, understanding, and application of effective lesson plans and learning sequences;
4. Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of diverse theoretical paradigms, professional guidelines, and ethical codes of conduct;
5. Understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for teachers according to school stage;
6. Use Curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans; and,
7. Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.