Course overview
This course will help students develop an understanding of the role of teaching and of schooling in society. Students will discover the broader context of schooling in Australia and its impact on culture, socioeconomic and gender equality, education, work and wellbeing. Students will understand the legal and professional framework for teaching and grasp how impactful and important teachers really are. Students will critically evaluate schools and consider their role as emerging teachers in the profession. All Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) students will participate in the School of Education's eLearning Program, that requires students to own an iPad with pencil and keyboard. The University of Adelaide will assist students with procurement upon enrolment.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify and critically analyse key aspects of the social, political, economic and legal policy contexts of education
- Compare and contrast the influence on educational participation and outcomes of social class, gender, ethnicity, rurality, local, global, economic and political structures
- Utilise the research on learning and teaching contexts in: understanding students and teaching students; creating and maintaining safe and challenging learning environments; using a range of teaching strategies and resources; reflecting on, evaluating and improving professional knowledge; being active members of the teaching profession
- Develop high-order critical analysis and problem solving skills, advanced written, multimedia and oral communication
- Employ a range of theoretical models to analyse educational policy contexts and thereby provide more effective teaching
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 11071
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 24
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