TEEDU100-21B (HAM)

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)

Maggie Lyall

Maggie Lyall
5644
TL.2.10
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maggie.lyall@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Maggie Lyall

Maggie Lyall
5644
TL.2.10
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maggie.lyall@waikato.ac.nz

Raella Kahuroa

Raella Kahuroa
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raella.kahuroa@waikato.ac.nz

Sangata Kaufononga

Sangata Kaufononga
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sangata.kaufononga@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: janene.harris@waikato.ac.nz
: sheralyn.cook@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
: yilan.chen@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 a compulsory lecture and weekly tutorial.

Professional requirements

On graduation from an Initial Teacher Education Programme the provider must attest to The Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand | Matatū Aotearoa that you are a person:

  • of good character
  • are fit to be a teacher
  • have met the Standards for the teaching profession.

A student who has not met these criteria based on evidence collected as they engage in paper across the ITE programme cannot graduate. Indicators that you are of good character and fit to teach includes: regular and punctual attendance and positive contribution in class; the ability to relate to peers, children, teachers, and university staff appropriately; and the ability to plan for a safe high-quality teaching and learning environment. At the completion of each paper the lecturer is asked to attest to the Academic Coordinator or Programme Leader that you have displayed the attributes required of an effective teacher.

These expectations reflect the Teachers Council document entitled Our Code Our Standards: Code of Professional Responsibility and Standards for the Teaching Profession (Code of Professional Responsibility and Standards.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • 1. Explain a range of learning theories and critically examine what these mean in practice.
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  • 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the unique context in which teachers work, and demonstrate an understanding of culturally responsive teaching.
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  • 3. Identify influences on their beliefs about disability and inclusion.
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  • 4. Research, design, plan, implement and evaluate a range of learning and teaching approaches to engage diverse learners in educational contexts.
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  • 5. Use a range of digital technologies to communicate and explain information, observing and demonstrating appropriate standards of digital literacy.
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  • 6.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
13 Aug 2021
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
2. Professional Learning Group
17 Sep 2021
11:30 PM
30
  • In Class: In Tutorial
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
3. Designing and Innovative Learning Environment: Group Task
15 Oct 2021
11:30 PM
40
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Presentation: In Class
✔
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). The professional practice of teaching in New Zealand (6th edition.). Cengage Learning.

ECE

Clark, B., & Grey, A. (2010). Āta kitea te pae = Scanning the horizon : perspectives on early childhood education. Pearson.
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Recommended Readings

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Refer to online reading list for an overview of the weekly readings. The required readings for the paper are available on Talis HERE. This reading list can also be accessed via the Reading List tab on Moodle or the Reading list tab on the library homepage and you can also cut and paste this link https://rl.talis.com/3/waikato/lists/8BB5F150-9CA4-D503-DAFD-B7D6C3260F0D.html?lang=en-US

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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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PLEASE NOTE: Moodle is used for class notices (Announcements). It is your responsibility to check the site regularly and read the Moodle email notifications. Instructions provided in this way on Moodle and in lectures are whole class notices.

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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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