High Engagement Teaching for the Block

Unit code: EBL6002 | Study level: Postgraduate

Credit points

(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park

Online Self-Paced

Prerequisites

EBL6001 - Introduction to Block Teaching

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)

Overview

This unit of study presents key aspects of high engagement teaching in tertiary education with a focus on Block Mode teaching. It explores a variety of examples of high engagement teaching approaches, and their application to block and intensive teaching modes of learning and teaching. Students will work experientially and collaboratively to examine how their professional practice can incorporate high engagement teaching activities, leaving with practical skills, strategies and tools that can be used in a learning environment.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Critique and conceptually map relevant literature to recommend high impact teaching strategies for block and intensive teaching environments;
Exhibit high engagement teaching strategies in block and intensive learning environments;
Critically review and reflect on own and others teaching practice and provide constructive feedback.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Literature Review

Grade: 20%

Review of High Engagement Teaching literature.

Assessment type: Portfolio

Grade: 50%

Development of a portfolio of resources.

Assessment type: Presentation

Grade: 30%

Teaching practice reflection.

Required reading

Peer reviewed journal articles from the VU Library collections will be set for use during the teaching period.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Graduate Certificate in Block Teaching

ETBL | Graduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years

Graduate Diploma in Block Teaching

EGBL | Graduate diploma | Duration: 1 year

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