TEEDU100-20B (TGA)

Concepts of Learning and Teaching 1

15 Points

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Division of Education
Te Kura Toi Tangata School of Education

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Barbara Whyte

Barbara Whyte
3563
TCBD.4.03J
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barbara.whyte@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Barbara Whyte

Barbara Whyte
3563
TCBD.4.03J
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barbara.whyte@waikato.ac.nz

David Fa'avae

David Fa'avae
7848
TT.2.13
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david.faavae@waikato.ac.nz

Rene Novak

Rene Novak
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rene.novak@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: janene.harris@waikato.ac.nz
: christine.stewart@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: alistair.lamb@waikato.ac.nz
: melanie.chivers@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper introduces students to the concepts and principles of teaching and learning, and prompts them to think clearly about how to enable others to learn in a variety of contexts. Reflecting on the theory-to-practice links, students will examine and critique learning and teaching approaches to engage diverse learners within a range of educational contexts. Students will consider the implications of learning in a digital age and present information in ways that are professional and appropriate for diverse learners.
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Paper Structure

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This paper is a compulsory paper in the Bachelor of Teaching degree. This includes 48 taught hours within an estimated total of 150 hours that include directed and independent study, assessment, and centre/school-based tasks. There is no face-to-face lecture for this paper, however online video content about the weekly topic will be provided on moodle at the beginning of each week. This content should be viewed before students attend their tutorial session. Please see the tutorial timetable below.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Explain a range of learning theories and critically examine what these mean in practice.
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  • Demonstrate an understanding of the unique context in which teachers work, and demonstrate an understanding of culturally responsive teaching.
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  • Identify influences on their beliefs about disability and inclusion.
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  • Research, design, plan, implement and evaluate a range of learning and teaching approaches to engage diverse learners in educational contexts.
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  • Use a range of digital technologies to communicate and explain information, observing and demonstrating appropriate standards of digital literacy.
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  • Demonstrate appropriate undergraduate standards of university scholarship, critical reflection, and analysis; and demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities related to academic literacy including academic reading, writing, critique and use of evidence.
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Assessment

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Assessment for this paper is based on participation, written work and assigned tasks. You must contact the Paper Coordinator (or a nominee), if you have any problems associated with these assessment requirements.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Multimedia report: Disability awareness
11 Aug 2020
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
2. Professional Learning Group
21 Sep 2020
11:30 PM
30
  • In Class: In Tutorial
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
3. Designing an Innovative Learning Environment: Group Task
19 Oct 2020
11:30 PM
40
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Presentation: In Class
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Primary

Hill, M. & Thrupp, M. (2019). (Eds.). The professional practice of teaching in New Zealand (6th ed.). South Melbourne, Vic: Cengage

ECE

Clark, C., & Grey, A. (Eds.) (2010). Perspectives on early childhood education. Ata kitea Te Pae Scanning the horizon. Auckland, NZ: Pearson.

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Recommended Readings

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Refer to online reading list for an overview of the weekly readings.
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Other Resources

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An online video clip and/or panopto will be available on moodle each week to align with the weekly topic.
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Online Support

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This course is supported by moodle.
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Workload

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This course has a credit value of 15 points. It is expected that students will complete a minimum of 150 hours of study to successfully obtain a passing grade for this course. These hours are made up of 48 face-to-face hours and independent learning tasks. The remainder of the time is intended to be used as personal study and preparation time to complete assessment tasks and readings.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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This paper provides opportunities for students to develop the skills, attributes, and knowledge related to the University of Waikato, Faculty of Education, BTchg graduate profile. Students completing this paper:

  • Develop professional knowledge, professional practice and professional values and relationships as outlined in Our Code Our Standards.
  • Develop Tātaiako cultural competences of wananga, whanaungatanga, tangata whenuatanga, manaakitanga and ako
  • Develop Tapasā cultural competence Turu 2 and Turu 3.
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Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: EDUCA110, TEPS110, TEPS122

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