Course overview
This course explores differentiation practices for supporting the varied needs of learners. Preservice teachers will learn how to design diagnostic, formative and summative assessments, so that the needs of all learners are met. They will also explore a range of assessment data that can be used for planning purposes. Ways of incorporating a range of pedagogies into units of work to support the needs of learners in diverse contexts will also be a focus. Preservice teachers will continue to connect theory and practice as they develop skills and knowledge relevant to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
- Introduction To Equity
- Preventing Inequality In Education Through Differentiation
- Equity And Cooperative Learning
- Preventing Inequality In Education Through Literacy And Numeracy Teaching Across The Curriculum
- Equity Through Using A Range Of Teaching Strategies And Managing Challenging Behaviours
- Equity Through Assessment And Reporting
- Equity And Diagnostic Assessment
- Equity And Formative Assessment
Course learning outcomes
- Address diverse learning needs through differentiation practices for inclusive learning
- Apply theories and practices of differentiation to planning, teaching and assessment
- Incorporate a range of appropriate teaching practices into learning sequences
- Design diagnostic, formative and summative assessments that produce valid assessment data and enable feedback to students and families
- Interpret and analyse assessment data to inform planning, teaching, moderation and reporting
- Critically reflect on how differentiation and assessment practices support learning for diverse learners
- Apply theories and practices of differentiation to planning, teaching and assessment
- Incorporate a range of appropriate teaching practices into learning sequences
- Design diagnostic, formative and summative assessments that produce valid assessment data and enable feedback to students and families
- Interpret and analyse assessment data to inform planning, teaching, moderation and reporting
- Critically reflect on how differentiation and assessment practices support learning for diverse learners
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