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<p>This unit will revise undergraduate Pre-Service teachers (PSTs) knowledge of the scientific nature and diversity of the field of Psychology and its key experiments. It will examine current psychological theories and enable PSTs to make them comprehensible, memorable and enjoyable to students. The unit will acquaint PSTs with the curriculum and assessment procedures of V.C.E. Units 1 & 2, and encourage them to explore how the curriculum frameworks can be used to create optimal participation, learning and enjoyment for students. PSTs will reflect critically on their teaching practice in the light of research findings into learning, memory and group interaction. They will investigate links between the Dispositions for Effective Teaching and Core (High Impact) Teaching Strategies.</p>
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<p>Refreshing knowledge of the scientific nature and diversity of the profession of Psychology and its key experiments</p>
<p>Current theories in Psychology and using well organised classroom activities and clear directions to make them comprehensible, memorable and enjoyable to Units 1 & 2 VCE Psychology students Planning, structuring and sequencing curriculum and lesson plans in Psychology.</p>
<p>Formal and informal assessment opportunities and procedures of V.C.E. Units 1 & 2, and the exploration of how these procedures may be used to create optimal participation, learning and enjoyment for secondary students</p>
<p>Reflecting on teaching practice in the light of research findings into development, learning, attention, memory and group interaction</p>
<p>The relationship between the Dispositions for Effective Teaching, Core (High Impact) Teaching Strategies and effective teaching VCE Units 1 and 2 in Psychology.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit will revise undergraduate Pre-Service teachers (PSTs) knowledge of the scientific nature and diversity of the field of Psychology and its key experiments. It will examine current psychological theories and enable PSTs to make them comprehensible, memorable and enjoyable to students. The unit will acquaint PSTs with the curriculum and assessment procedures of V.C.E. Units 1 & 2, and encourage them to explore how the curriculum frameworks can be used to create optimal participation, learning and enjoyment for students. PSTs will reflect critically on their teaching practice in the light of research findings into learning, memory and group interaction. They will investigate links between the Dispositions for Effective Teaching and Core (High Impact) Teaching Strategies.</p>
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<p>Refreshing knowledge of the scientific nature and diversity of the profession of Psychology and its key experiments</p> <p>Current theories in Psychology and using well organised classroom activities and clear directions to make them comprehensible, memorable and enjoyable to Units 1 & 2 VCE Psychology students Planning, structuring and sequencing curriculum and lesson plans in Psychology.</p> <p>Formal and informal assessment opportunities and procedures of V.C.E. Units 1 & 2, and the exploration of how these procedures may be used to create optimal participation, learning and enjoyment for secondary students</p> <p>Reflecting on teaching practice in the light of research findings into development, learning, attention, memory and group interaction</p> <p>The relationship between the Dispositions for Effective Teaching, Core (High Impact) Teaching Strategies and effective teaching VCE Units 1 and 2 in Psychology.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070301 - Curriculum Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edbed3037">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>the student must have achieved at least 45 credit points prior to enrolment AND must be In Psychology Major / Minors</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed EDDDE3016</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Knowledge of the concepts, substance and structure of the relevant senior Psychology curriculum documentation and guidelines, including assessment and moderation requirements.</p>
K2
<p>Understand contemporary theories, research and research practices related to the field of Psychology.</p>
K3
<p>Gain awareness of effective learning, teaching and assessment strategies and approaches in the Psychology specialist teaching area.</p>
K4
<p>Develop understanding of the application of ICT and the use of literacy and numeracy teaching strategies in the Psychology teaching area.</p>
K5
<p>Gain and apply knowledge of core teaching practices and strategies, including explicit teaching, modelling and scaffolding learning activities.</p>
S1
<p>Apply the research skills needed to trace original research reports in either print or non-print media</p>
S2
<p>Plan learning sequences that provide a clear explanation of what students are expected to learn and associated learning goals that are chunked into manageable tasks. </p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate knowledge of a range of resources, including ICT, that engage students in their learning.</p>
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<p>Competently develop and evaluate a range of appropriately differentiated, resourced and sequenced lessons or units of work.</p>
S5
<p>Evaluate the use of formal and informal formative assessment to enhance students reflective capacity and Psychology knowledge and skills.</p>
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<p>Apply literacy and numeracy teaching strategies in the Psychology teaching area.</p>
S7
<p>Apply and critically reflect on the use of planning, teaching and assessment strategies in the context of Psychology teaching.</p>
A1
<p>Create a sequence of lessons with a focus on VCE and teach one of the lessons.</p>
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<p>Reflect on curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment through a journal.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Design a sequence of lessons with a focus on Units 1 or 2 Psychology which includes teaching strategies that cater for diverse learners, resources (including the use of ICT), assessment approaches, and a personal reflection on learning. PSTs teach a VCE unit 1 or 2 lesson from within the unit that is well managed and includes clear directions, has differentiated content, appropriate resources and assessment, and effective teaching strategies.</p>
<p>Curriculum design with teaching performance</p>
<p>50-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, A1
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<p>Produce a reflective journal that examines</p><p>curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment issues, student work samples, and resources.</p><p><br></p>
<p>Reflective Journal</p>
<p>40-50%</p>
K1, K2, K4, K5, S3, S6, S7, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070301 - Curriculum Studies
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edbed3037">View unit fees</a>
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