Course Title: Children, Education Settings and Society
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Children, Education Settings and Society
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
TCHE2137 |
Bundoora Campus |
Undergraduate |
360H Education |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 2 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014 |
TCHE2195 |
Bundoora Campus |
Postgraduate |
360H Education |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2009, Sem 2 2009, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021 |
TCHE2195 |
Bundoora Campus |
Postgraduate |
360H Education |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Sem 1 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019 |
TCHE2362 |
Brunswick Campus |
Undergraduate |
360H Education |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013 |
Course Coordinator: Julie Carmel
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7804
Course Coordinator Email: julie.carmel@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 220.04.17
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course introduces you to the social and cultural influences on children. Using various theoretical frameworks, you will explore how children’s knowledge, expertise, and sense of self and place in the world are shaped by these influences. This course examines contemporary teaching and learning strategies which reflect student diversity and the complexity of environmental influences on children.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
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Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Critically analyse and discuss how social and cultural influences such as education, the family (in multiple forms), peer and friendship groups, arts, recreational groups, cultural groups, and multimedia impact on children’s learning
- Explain how dimensions of difference such as gender, age, class, ethnicity, sexuality, belief system, (dis)ability and locale impact on children’s knowledge, expertise, and sense of self and place in the world
- Critically reflect on your personal values, beliefs and experiences in respect to children’s lives beyond education settings
- Draw from and evaluate a range of teaching resources and strategies to support the provision of positive learning environments for children based on an understanding of their social contexts.
In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
- Engage with diverse learners in a range of educational contexts in order to develop skills and knowledge for flexible and adaptable participation in professional communities of practice.
- Develop and apply theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to your professional practice and development in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
- Demonstrate creativity, critical thinking and innovation when identifying problem solving strategies in diverse educational contexts.
- Work with others in a range of roles and contexts, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness and ethical and reflective practice.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be engaged in learning that involves a range of activities both face to face and online such as lectures, tutorials, group and class discussion, group activities and individual research.
Learning activities will include engaging in online discussion, web-based tools/resources and a range of activities including PowerPoint, videos, audio, reflective practices and case studies through shared online learning.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems. A list of recommended learning resources including, books, journal articles and web resources will be provided by your lecturer. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.
The University Library has extensive resources for School of Education students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.
RMIT University Library: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/
Study and Learning Centre: http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre
International Student Support: www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/why-choose-rmit/support-for-international-students
Learning Lab: www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.
Assessment tasks are directly linked to the stated objectives and outcomes. Assessment in the course will be both theoretical and practical in nature. A range of formative and summative assessment types will be incorporated into the course (for example critiquing teaching resources, creation of multimodal artefacts and resources, reflection, oral presentations and case studies).
Assessment Tasks
Task 1a: Literature review (2000 words) 40%
Task 1b: Reflective essay (500 words) 10%
Task 2 Presentation and written summary: (Equivalent 2000 words) 50%
References to course readings are required in both tasks.
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Program Moordinator or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. The statement of student responsibilities www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/student-responsibilities summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers. Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described online at: www.rmit.edu.au/staff/our-rmit/policies/academic-research