EDF1011 - Knowledge and context

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Overview

This unit explores the relationships between knowledge and context as students consider the knowledge developed outside the formal degree structure and examine the use of transferrable knowledge at university and in other contexts. Students will identify, compare, contrast and discuss a range of knowledge theories and key pedagogical approaches from … For more content click the Read More button below.

This unit explores the relationships between knowledge and context as students consider the knowledge developed outside the formal degree structure and examine the use of transferrable knowledge at university and in other contexts. Students will identify, compare, contrast and discuss a range of knowledge theories and key pedagogical approaches from a range of disciplines to build a deeper understanding of learning across different contexts.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-PENINSULA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Tim Fish

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Tim Fish

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Written task (1600 words or equivalent)

2 - Tutorial presentation and paper (2400 words or equivalent)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.

Usually, you can expect to engage with:

• 24 hours* of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and

• the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study

Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

*Subject to variation due to professional experience requirements

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