EDPROFST 212 : Inquiry into Practice 2

Education and Social Work

2021 Semester One (1213) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Develops informed understandings about the nature of high quality, effective teaching practices for diverse ākonga. Interprets teaching as inquiry with reference to relevant curricula. Identifies and examines specific teacher actions that support high quality, effective teaching and learning. Further develops understandings of strategies central to the second teaching practicum.

Course Overview

This course builds upon EDPROFST 105 Inquiry into Practice 1 drawing upon the focus on self and student teacher as learner, students will now examine the concept of themselves as an inquirer asking “ what do i need to know to build a responsive curriculum?” Characteristics of high quality effective teaching practice for diverse ākonga will be introduced so that students develop understanding of how they can enact these characteristics in practice to align with the principles of Te Whaariki.

Inquiry into practice courses and practicum courses are closely linked and considered integrative strands of the programme. Practicum learning outcomes are based upon four recurring themes including: understanding the complexity of the teacher’s role and the educational contexts, forming professional relationships (including effective communication), focusing on purposeful teaching and learning, and becoming a professional teacher in Aotearoa New Zealand. These themes will be interwoven/integrated with the modules of this course.  

Student Teacher as inquirer: What do I need to know to build a responsive curriculum?

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: EDPROFST 103, EDPRAC 105

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Draw on relevant literature and research to identify characteristics of high quality, effective teaching practice for diverse learners. (Capability 1.1 and 1.2)
  2. Identify and explain teaching actions required to implement high quality, effective teaching practice for diverse learners in relation to relevant New Zealand curriculum statements. (Capability 1.1 and 1.2)
  3. Explain the purpose and process of professional reflection. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.2 and 3.1)
  4. Use digital technologies as a means to enhance communication, collaboration and collaborative knowledge creation (Capability 4.1)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Assignments 20% Group Coursework
Assignments 30% Individual Coursework
Assignments 50% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Assignments
Assignments
Assignments

Students must complete and submit all assessments and achieve a total at least 50 marks (minimum 50/100) to earn an overall pass on this course

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect a 2 hr lecture, a 2 hour tutorial.

You can also reasonably expect to commit approximately 100-120 hours to independent learning in this course. This may include reading, note-taking, face-to-face and/or online tasks, writing, reflecting on learning, accessing learning and study resources, and assignment preparation and completion.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is expected at both the lecture and tutorial each week 

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where required).



Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 03/12/2020 02:36 p.m.