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Teacher Effectiveness, Research and Practice - EDST2045
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Education
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
36 units of credit including 6 in Level 1 EDST or enrolment in the Diploma in Education Program
 
 
Excluded: EDST3904
 
 
Fee Band: 5 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Explores concepts of teacher effectiveness, the measurement of teacher effectiveness and teacher development. Uses research to identify those teacher skills and behaviours that facilitate student achievement. Examines the school effectiveness and school improvement movements. Analyses the relationship between effective schools and teachers. Explores contemporary education issues within an effectiveness framework. Equips student teachers with the knowledge to link theory with best practice.


Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students should be able to:
  • Understand the importance of conducting empirical research in this domain and be able to differentiate it from 'opinions and fads'
  • Identify the characteristics of effective teachers, schools and departments
  • Become aware of a wide range of effective teaching strategies
  • Understand the pros and cons of the school effectiveness and improvement movements
  • Appreciate international perspectives on teacher effectiveness
  • Identify factors outside the classroom that influence school effectiveness
  • Gain knowledge of government policies and initiatives on teacher quality
  • Use the theory to develop your own teaching skills further.

Assessment

  • Essay - 20%
  • Application assignment - 15%
  • Seminar summary and presentation - 15%
  • Closed-book exam - 50%

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