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EDTAS3003 - Inclusive teaching practices in adult education
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<p>Inclusive teaching practices in adult education aims to explore diversity and inclusive teaching strategies, practices and curriculum development that include using adult learning theories, learner centred approaches and implementing culturally responsive teaching methods. The unit explores the barriers to learning, communication and intercultural competence, ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment and encouraging Lifelong Learning and self-reflection on diversity and inclusion. The unit is suitable for those working as teachers in the Vocational Education and Training sector (VET) and the Adult Education Sector including Adult and Community Education (ACE).</p>
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<p>Topics will include:</p>
<p>How teaching strategies, theories and practices are used to understand and engage diverse learners in the adult education setting.</p>
<p>Students will explore and examine relationships between different diverse groups and their impact on teaching strategies and practices.</p>
<p>Students will critique how diversity can influence learning styles, participation and engagement and how to develop teaching strategies and materials to address the needs of individuals. </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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Unit description
<p>Inclusive teaching practices in adult education aims to explore diversity and inclusive teaching strategies, practices and curriculum development that include using adult learning theories, learner centred approaches and implementing culturally responsive teaching methods. The unit explores the barriers to learning, communication and intercultural competence, ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment and encouraging Lifelong Learning and self-reflection on diversity and inclusion. The unit is suitable for those working as teachers in the Vocational Education and Training sector (VET) and the Adult Education Sector including Adult and Community Education (ACE).</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics will include:</p> <p>How teaching strategies, theories and practices are used to understand and engage diverse learners in the adult education setting.</p> <p>Students will explore and examine relationships between different diverse groups and their impact on teaching strategies and practices.</p> <p>Students will critique how diversity can influence learning styles, participation and engagement and how to develop teaching strategies and materials to address the needs of individuals. </p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070109 - Teacher Education: Vocational Education and Training
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</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/edtas3003">View unit fees</a>
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None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
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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>Develop an understanding of diversity and its impact on adult learning.</p>
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<p>Develop adaptable curricular and assessment methods to reflect diverse needs.</p>
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<p>Identify and address barriers to participation and success in diverse adult educational settings.</p>
K4
<p>Develop and apply inclusive teaching strategies that accommodate diverse learning preferences.</p>
S1
<p>Critically reflect on the significance of diversity in adult education, including cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic and abilities based differences.</p>
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<p>Use culturally responsive pedagogy to interpret learners background and experience into the curriculum.</p>
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<p>Identify and address barriers to participation and success in diverse educational settings.</p>
A1
<p>Apply inclusive teaching practices that support all learners.</p>
A2
<p>Critically reflect on a situation to further develop understandings of the learning process for adult learners with diverse needs.</p>
A3
<p>Design materials and processes that support a safe and supportive learning environment where all learners feel valued and encouraged.</p>
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<p>Analyse and develop an inclusive learning strategy for a diverse adult learner.</p><p>• Identify key challenges the learner may face in an adult education setting.</p><p>• Develop a personalised learning strategy that addresses these challenges, including:</p><ul><li>Teaching approaches</li><li>Support mechanisms</li><li>Assessment accommodations</li><li>Inclusive classroom practices</li><li>Tailored learning materials </li></ul><p>Justify your choices based on adult learning theories and best practices in inclusive education.</p>
<p>Case Study Analysis</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
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<p>Design an inclusive lesson plan that caters to diverse adult learners and reflect on your approach. </p>
<p>Inclusive Lesson Plan</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
S1, A1, A2, A3
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>
FedTASK
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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:
070109 - Teacher Education: Vocational Education and Training
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</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/edtas3003">View unit fees</a>
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