Course overview
This course enables you to engage with published research and to conduct action research in a manner that enables you to be responsive to the changing dynamics of classroom, society and student needs, including while on Professional Placement in High Schools during the semester. You will collaboratively examine a range of methodologies and analyse research studies that inform understandings about issues in curriculum and pedagogy and design your own action research project to inform your ability to adopt responsive practices to your teaching. When considering the diversity of students in each class, you will learn to differentiate your teaching and respond to diverse learning needs. As all students participate in the School of Education's eLearning Program, you need to own or borrow an iPad with stylus and keyboard.
Course learning outcomes
- Activate critical thinking based on multiple perspectives to improve student learning
- Engage individually and collaboratively in reflective practice as stated in APST Standard 6: Engage in Professional Learning
- Analyse critical incidents and learning moments to promote safe classrooms and maximise student learning
- Engage in responsive teaching practice for improvement of student learning