ED1401 - Introduction to Education

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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Available only to undergraduates enrolled in a Bachelor of Education or the Certificate of Education.

The subject is an orientation to teaching as a profession. Students' investigations of schooling and teachers' work are framed by various approaches to educational inquiry. Current issues in education, including equity issues, are explored through a range of practical activities and readings. The subject also introduces students to academic reading, writing, group work, and to other components of the BEd program. A professional experience component introduces students to an educational setting.

Learning Outcomes

• an understanding of a range of explanations of and ways of dealing with inequalities and inequities in education;
• an understanding of factors shaping teachers work and an ability to discuss these factors;
• appropriate academic reading, writing and group work skills;
• develop a knowledge of and critique of current issues related to schooling within a context of various approaches to educational inquiry.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	jc127936
Lecturer:	jc157990.
Contact hours:	26 hours 13 hours 25 hours
Assessment:	(40% - 50%); (10% - 20%); (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Satisfactory completion of professional experience component.
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	edghc.
Contact hours:	26 hours 13 hours 25 hours
Assessment:	(40% - 50%); (10% - 20%); (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Satisfactory completion of professional experience component.
, Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	jc137669
Contact hours:	26 hours 13 hours 25 hours
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	(40% - 50%); (10% - 20%); (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Satisfactory completion of professional experience component.
Restrictions:	Enrolment in this offering is restricted.
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	jc137669
Lecturer:	jc152866.
Contact hours:	26 hours 13 hours 25 hours
Assessment:	(40% - 50%); (10% - 20%); (40%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Satisfactory completion of professional experience component.
Restrictions:	Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.