EDUC9921 Issues in Professional Learning

Associate Professor Kerry Bissaker

2021

4.5

2 x 3-hour workshop-1s per semester
2 x 7-hour workshop-2s per semester

1 Admission into MEDUOS-Master of Education
1a Admission into MEDCP-Master of Education (Cog Psych & Educational Prac)
1b Admission into MEDLM-Master of Education (Leadership and Management)
1c Admission into MEDOS-Master of Education
1d Admission into MEDSE-Master of Education (Special Education)
1e Admission into MEDWS-Master of Education
1f Admission into MEDCPP-Master of Education (Cog Psych & Educational Prac) [1.5 years]
1g Admission into MEDGEP-Master of Education (Gifted Education) [1.5 years]
1h Admission into MEDIBP-Master of Education (International Baccalaureate) [1.5 years]
1i Admission into MEDSEP-Master of Education (Special Education) [1.5 years]
1j Admission into MEDLMP-Master of Education (Leadership and Management) [1.5 years]
1k Admission into MEDWSP-Master of Education [1.5 years]
1l Admission into MEDWM-Master of Education (Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health)
1m Admission into MEDWMP-Master of Education (Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health) [1.5 years]
2 Admission into BAMTPR-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Primary)
2a Admission into BAMTS-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
2b Admission into BGSCMTPR-Bachelor of General Science, Master of Teaching (Primary)
2c Admission into BSCMTS-Bachelor of Science, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
3 108 units of study
Must Satisfy: (((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k or 1l or 1m)) or ((2 or 2a or 2b or 2c) and 3))

1 of EDES9407, EDES9407D has been successfully completed

This topic will focus on contemporary views of professional learning, teachers' learning and self as learner. There is an emphasis on adult learning theory and reflective practice as vehicles for deepening understanding of the roles of identity, cultural and social contexts in the processes and outcomes of professional learning.

This topic aims to develop:

Deep knowledge of adult learning theory and reflective practice associated with teachers' learning and self as learner
Skills to design, implement and evaluate original individual professional learning plans

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Engage in reflective practice and deepen knowledge of self as learner

Identify cultural, social and individual characteristics the enhance or inhibit professional learning

Design, implement and evaluate an original professional learning plan for self or others

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2021 are no longer published.

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