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Contemporary Educational Theories and Evidence-Based Practice
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EDMED7065 - Contemporary Educational Theories and Evidence-Based Practice
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<p>This unit focusses on how educational theories guide and inform curriculum and teaching practices at all levels of education, and how educational knowledge is generated using a range of research and data analysis methods. It introduces prominent educational theorists and theories, and explores how their work has influenced educational thinking, curriculum, and pedagogy. It also investigates some basic data gathering and analysis approaches commonly used in education to ‘test’ theories, and explores different educational contexts and purposes to which they can be applied. It further explores current research on ‘what counts’ as evidence of learning in different educational contexts, and interrogates debates over how to interpret and value this evidence.</p>
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<p>Educational Theory and Practice What is the relationship between educational theory and practice? The importance and value of educational theories; Theory, curriculum design and pedagogy; Seminal Theories and Theorists John Dewey and pragmatism Jean Piaget and cognitive development Lev Vygotsky and socio-cultural learning theory Maria Montessori and experiential learning Paulo Freire and critical pedagogy Gathering Evidence to ‘test’ theories Observation Interviews/focus groups Surveys/questionnaires Case studies Quasi-experimental design Randomised control trial (RTC) design</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 focusses on how educational theories guide and inform curriculum and teaching practices at all levels of education, and how educational knowledge is generated using a range of research and data analysis methods. It introduces prominent educational theorists and theories, and explores how their work has influenced educational thinking, curriculum, and pedagogy. It also investigates some basic data gathering and analysis approaches commonly used in education to ‘test’ theories, and explores different educational contexts and purposes to which they can be applied. It further explores current research on ‘what counts’ as evidence of learning in different educational contexts, and interrogates debates over how to interpret and value this evidence.</p>
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<p>Educational Theory and Practice What is the relationship between educational theory and practice? The importance and value of educational theories; Theory, curriculum design and pedagogy; Seminal Theories and Theorists John Dewey and pragmatism Jean Piaget and cognitive development Lev Vygotsky and socio-cultural learning theory Maria Montessori and experiential learning Paulo Freire and critical pedagogy Gathering Evidence to ‘test’ theories Observation Interviews/focus groups Surveys/questionnaires Case studies Quasi-experimental design Randomised control trial (RTC) design</p>
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Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070303 - Education 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/edmed7065">View unit fees</a>
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None
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None
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<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>Interrogate the relationships between theory, evidence and practice</p>
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<p>Identify and explore the sources of evidence;</p>
K3
<p>Distinguish between evidence and other influences on education.</p>
S1
<p>Identify and find sources of evidence for informing educational decision-making</p>
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<p>Evaluate the evidence-base for a particular practice</p>
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<p>Develop and produce graduate level academic reading and writing</p>
A1
<p>Applies research, information and digital skills to develop an interactive information artefact</p>
A2
<p>Applies knowledge of learning theory, and communication and digital skills to deliver a short, synchronous seminar.</p>
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<p>Outline the history and foundation of a selected educational or learning theory and its related theorist/s, and analyse the theory’s general influence on education.</p>
<p>Authored digital artefact</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1
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<p>Detail and discuss relevant educational theory/ies and their influence on curriculum and teaching and learning at a nominated level of education (e.g., pre school, school, tertiary/adult), or in a specific ‘alternative’ education environment (e.g., Montessori, Steiner, Special Needs). Detail and justify suitable methods for collecting and analysing evidence of learning and/or development that align with the theory/ies and educational practices at that level or in that environment.</p>
<p>Interactive seminar presentation</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, 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>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070303 - Education 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/edmed7065">View unit fees</a>
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