Learning and Teaching

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn, including how the brain attains knowledge to solve problems, and the implications for teaching incorporating why teaching practices must adapt as students become more familiar with subjects.

Critically examine the situated, complex nature of learning and the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and cultural factors which may affect students` learning and behaviours.

Examine the complex interconnections between learning, pedagogy curriculum, assessment and context.

Understand the nature and evidence base of high impact teaching practices which enable learning and support inclusive student participation and engagement in an authentic education setting.

Identify the features of positive learning environments and the strategies teachers use to build motivation, trust, respect, responsibility, self-belief and rigor.

Analyse the concept of self as a reflective practitioner and inquirer of professional practice.

Identify a range of resources, including ICTs and teaching approaches that engage students in learning.

Interrogate and question theoretical perspectives and teaching practices, including how neuromyths conflict with current understandings/research on how the brain works, and convincingly justify personal viewpoints and decisions.

Read for meaning, critically evaluate research and make thoughtful connections between theory, practice and experience.

Critically examine pedagogical approaches and plan learning experiences using resources that engage learners and enhance learning.

Use effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Closely observe, describe and analyse learning and teaching experiences and make connections to theoretical understandings and research.

Use ICT, literacy and numeracy appropriately within the context of learning tasks and assessment

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of planning, delivering and reflecting on effective teaching strategies that enable learning and support inclusive student participation and engagement through the completion of learning tasks and documentation while on placement.

Use research into how students learn to identify and use a range of resources (including ICT) and pedagogies that engage students in learning.

Engage in professional discussions and writing to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the complex relationships between learning, pedagogy and educational context.

Examine and critique the assumptions and values that impact on learning and educational contexts.

Part A Prepare a written analysis of two key ideas covered in the unit material to demonstrate an understanding of research into how students learn. Part B Prepare a teaching artefact as a creative response to demonstrate an understanding of research into how students learn, learner development and characteristics, and the implications for teaching. Write a reflective commentary to explain how and why the creative response evidences research findings.

Written analysis, teaching artefact and reflective commentary

40-60%

Drawing on case study data provided, prepare a research report showing how learning is fostered, constraints on learning, and an understanding of the physical, social and intellectual characteristics of learners in the classroom, learning context and how these affect learning and teaching practice. Present research findings to peers.

Report, Research and Presentation

40-60%