Learning Theories in Practice
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: EDU524
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: David Hastie
Prerequisites
The following courses are prerequisites:
- EDU400 Biblical Foundations of Education or 40 credit points
Awards offering Learning Theories in Practice
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
Unit Content
Outcomes
- Explain the main components of a number of learning theories, including theories of learner diversity
- Integrate insights from a range of learning theories in a coherent view of learning that aligns with the school’s vision and priorities, and the student’s own articulated beliefs and values.
- Critique the worldview assumptions of common learning theories;
- Test insights from theory through classroom based action research as a way of developing practical strategies for more effective teaching and learning.
Subject Content
- Basic action research for practising teachers
- An overview of learning theories
- Views of learning from the works of Christian authors
- Behaviourist learning theories
- Theories of meaning and experience in learning
- Theories from Neuroscience
- Multiple Intelligences
- Learning Styles
- Developing an integral approach
This course may be offered in the following formats
- This course is delivered by the National Institute for Christian Education
Assessment Methods
- Ethnographic Interview (25%)
- Comparative Analysis (25%)
- Classroom Research Report (50%)
Prescribed Text
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