Subject details

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. research and explain how the diverse needs of learners can be met in the classroom
  2. create a personal learning management plan that comprises and synthesises philosophy, theory and practical strategies
  3. engage and interact with students, parents/carers, schools, communities, professional networks and critique their roles within these interconnected relationships
  4. research and analyse specific strengths-based strategies to engage meaningful learning.
    • Introduction to Positive Learning Framework for Classroom Management
    • Models of Classroom Management
    • Proactive strategies: Teacher Behaviour and connecting with students
    • Developing safe, supportive and accountable learning environments - Preventative
    • Developing safe, supportive and accountable learning environments - Corrective
    • Creating a personal learning management plan
    • Re-engaging the disengaged learner
    • Diverse needs of learners
    • Strengths-based model
    • Engaging the stakeholders
    • Restorative practice
    • Building resilience
    • Reflection and review

  • Study resources

    • Instructional methods

      • Audio/Video conferencing
      • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
      • E-Portfolios
      • Embedded Multimedia
      • Online Quizzes/Tests
      • Online assignment submission
      • Podcasting/Lecture capture
      • Standard Media
      • Streaming Multimedia
      • Web links

    • Online materials

      • Audio-Video streaming
      • Quizzes
      • FAQs
      • Online Assessment
      • Resources and Links

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core
  • CUR-SEC-MAS-2019

Special requirements

  • OtherDetails -

    Access to Microsoft Office or a unit approved alternative, access to video creation and editing software.

This subject focusses on creating and maintaining a positive learning framework, developing safe, supportive and accountable learning environments. Emphasis will be placed on proactive teacher behaviour in meeting individual student needs, motivating and engaging all learners.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

  • Exercise (50%)
  • Essay (50%)

Textbook information is pending.

Related degrees

postgraduate CUR-SEC-MAS-2019

Master of Teaching Secondary Education