Postgraduate TAS-EMT502-2023

Foundations of Teaching

Get to know the teaching profession. Learn to reflect critically on your education experiences so that you can create an inspiring environment as a teacher. Cover the pragmatics of teaching, including strategies, communication and observation.

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

20 Feb 2023
10 Jul 2023

Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Reflect critically on your knowledge of teaching in relation to current research and on yourself as a developing teacher.
Execute responsibility for your learning about the teaching profession and your development as a teacher who has advanced cognitive, creative, and critical skills.
Engage critically with content to create knowledge, and clearly communicate concepts and ideas to an intended audience.
Recognise important processes and protocols relating to participation in professional experience in schools.

Topics covered

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Entry requirements

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

Core

TAS-EDC-MAS-2022
TAS-EDC-MAS-2023

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

Foundations of Teaching introduces you to the study of teaching as a profession and dimensions of teacher relationships and work. Through acquiring skills to reflect critically on your assumptions based on past educational experiences and attitudes and beliefs about teaching and teachers, you will have the opportunity to engage at a deep level with both research and your new experiences of teaching. Content explored in this subject relates to teacher reflection, teacher professionalism, teaching strategies, teacher gratitude, and the pragmatics of teachers' work such as establishing a positive and supportive classroom environment, communication as a teacher, and observation skills. Your participation in this subject therefore establishes a sound base to develop your knowledge and professional practice for the duration of the course and into the future.

Assessments

Portfolio (10%)
Essay (40%)
Assignment (50%)

Textbooks

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).

Related degrees

Postgraduate TAS-EDC-MAS-2023

Master of Teaching Primary