On Campus / Offline

Semester 1

Research paper/essay

This subject introduces how literacy supports and empowers learning and social change in global contexts. Students will be exploring the impact of literacy practices on learning in both real and virtual worlds. This subject will introduce students to the role of oral language in learning in different cultural traditions and understandings of education, and support them to build on these understandings in practice. Students would be expected to relate these to their contexts of teaching experience.

- Read the required readings and watch the video prior coming to the class (make sure to take notes as you will need it for your assignment) - Be active in class - Regularly write a reflection of what you have learned in class and connect it to your experience as a teacher.

- Not posting your reflection after attending a class. Be mindful of the due date. Your attendance will be taken from this

Online

Semester 1

Research paper/essay, online presentation with team

the broad scope and issues regarding literacy

a. Contrast and compare different perspectives about literacy in glocal contexts (global and unique local context) and what the experts said (the articles given by lecturers) b. Dig deeper about the definition and scope of literacy based on various perspectives c. A leader is essential for guiding the preparation for team presentation; otherwise, it may become chaotic and disorganized (Based on my experience, each individual was prone to introducing their preferred topics or ideas without a clear flow or a proper focus as a team).

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glocal contexts about literacy

If you want to get specialisation in literacy, this subject is a must.

On Campus / Offline

Semester 1

Research paper/essay

This subject discuss and examines education policies and practices in social context, such as meritocracy, sexuality and gender, indigenous rights, notions of deficit in education. The students are expected to discuss the debates on these topics.

- Read the required readings before class to be able to engaged in class discussion - Additional readings are not required and they won't be discussed during the class. However, they would be a good addition for your essay. - 'Meritocracy' is the major theme of this subject. Make sure you understand deeply about this topic and read a lot of articles that discuss the advantage and disadvantage of meritocracy. This will help you in writing a sharp and well-written essay - If you are sick and cannot make it to class, it is advised to e-mail Rosie a few hours before the class starts.

- Do not be absent of more than 3 times as you will not pass the subject. - When you are writing essays, you are going to be asked your position in a current educational debate. Do not be vague and try to "be neutral". You must state your position (ex: agree/disagree) in the beginning of your essay and carry it throughout the whole essay.

Hybrid

Semester 1

Research paper/essay

This subject wants you to understand how a learner is learning. It covers concepts related to learning environments, learning process, and the students' development. You will explore teaching implications in consideration of learners' capabilities and how teachers facilitate the quality and depth of their learning.

- Read the required readings before the class to be engaged in discussion both in lecture and tutorial. - The first two essays are connected. Your second essay must have the same topic as the first one. For instance, your first essay discuss the student wellbeing in online learning environment. Therefore, your second essay must also discuss online learning environment. - After receiving your essay's grade, there will be a one-on-one session with your tutor. It is important to ask as many questions as possible that would help you to improve your next essay. - Read all the instructions of the assignment carefully.

- absent for more than 3 times - Not showing respect to the professor and tutor

Online

Semester 1

Research paper/essay

How to design, develop, administer, marking assessment, plus how to analyze the assessment result and use that information in learning environment

Focus on the class, Pam has tendency to talk very slowly and sometimes hard to hear

First assignment have peer assessment, they tend to just praise your assignment, keep critical about your assignment

some experience with designing exam and assignment for student could help

Big part of teacher's job is assessing students, so this skill is necessary to master.

On Campus / Offline

Semester 1

Research paper/essay

As the title said: How to analyze formative assessment data, how to design learning improvement based on data analysis, how to execute improvement for learning in 3 different level: self-learning, teacher, education system (depend on your background)

Make sure you are clear about what to do in assessment. Some skill required for doing assessment are not taught or explained clear enough (Guttman Analysis)

Procrastinate. even though word requirement for each assignment are not really a problem. Data Analysis took times to be done

Vygotsky Zone Actual Development & Zone of Proximal Development

This is great introduction for learning about Clinical Teaching Cycle framework (which Faculty of Education Unimelb uses for teaching license program)

On Campus / Offline

Semester 1

Online exam, Research paper/essay

How to manage student behavior of concern + promoting positive behavior on school-wide levels: Universal - Selected - targeted

The content is structured from theoretical background to how to design behavioural interventions from universal to targeted. Use your experience of handling behaviour of concern as a teacher to make designing interventions easier, and evaluate your prior experience.

Dont skip asynchronous module on LMS. It is required to understand what you should do on the class

learn about function of Behaviour

Great for learning about managing behaviour of concern.

Hybrid

Semester 2

Research paper/essay, Learning Artefact Creation. (Your first assignment will be an essay on your proposed learning artefact grounded on an educational issue and theories or principles from Psychology, Education, and Neuroscience fields to approach the issue. Later, this proposed artefact shall be developed into a real artefact that can be implemented in classroom or educational setting (second assignment).

This subject explores the practical application of the emerging field of The Science of Learning (with a particular focus on Educational Neuroscience). The subject provides students with an understanding of how science can inform classroom practice and how the application of scientific and design methodologies can be implemented in the creation, delivery and evaluation of learning interventions. Specifically, students will learn how neuroscience, psychology, and educational research can - and cannot - be successfully translated into classroom practice. More generally, students will be equipped with the skills to scientifically evaluate the validity of educational, psychological and neuroscientific research. These skills will allow students to become knowledgeable and effective consumers of commercial educational products and methods, enable them to critically reflect on their own teaching effectiveness in a scientifically valid way, and to develop novel and effective teaching practices. Specifically, the subject will address the following: Applying the science of learning to teaching and learning practices; applying neuroscience to practical human learning; specific learning topics (memory, attention, emotions, feedback, creativity); practical implications of science of learning.

Attend all lectures (as it’s an intensive class with only 4 f2f meetings in total for the whole semester) and do the required readings. Make sure to have an understanding on the Donoghue’s & Horvath’s Abstracted Layered Framework (from pre-requisite subject/reading) as this will be the basis for the assignments (proposing and developing your learning artefact based on the science of learning theories as well as Psychology, Education, and Neuroscience (PEN) Principles. Be active as the professor deeply acknowledges your contributions (which I think will partly contribute positively to your assignment as you’ll stand out)

Skip classes and being passive during classes. Skip readings (you will need to have a good understanding of the framework and principles, which will require you to spare your time to do your readings outside of classes.

You need to take a pre-requisite subject before enrolling to this subject. However, there is a possibility to get a waiver to enrol without having to take the previous subject as long as you get the professor’s approval. In my case, as I’m really interested in this subject yet my program wouldn’t allow me to take the pre-requisite subject first, I asked for the waiver and got the permission from the professor.

If you’re really into science of learning, evidence based teaching, or neuroscience in general, this subject is for you. As the name suggests, you’ll be delving into theories from psychology, neuroscience, and education realms and be encouraged to bring these theories into real classroom or educational practices.

On Campus / Offline

Semester 2

Research paper/essay

This subject examines the role of thinking in teaching and learning. The aim is for students to gain both a theoretical understanding of the methods and strategies, as well as the practical ability to apply them. The subject aims to examine how thinking in schools articulates with the general capabilities in the curriculum, as well as asking how such capabilities affect educational equity and social justice. The background of a variety of educational approaches will be explored to clarify what teaching and learning thinking might mean. The approaches examined will be applicable across the disciplines and in different educational contexts. Beginning with the view that we teach thinking by teaching the skills and tools from various thinking skills programs the exploration moves on to more sophisticated and complex theories and approaches. Students will have the opportunity to participate in lessons based on these approaches and to apply them to individual educational contexts and interests. Students will leave with a deeper understanding of thinking, teaching, and the education of thinking.

Attend the classes (because you will only have 4 super-fun intensive classes the whole semester), be active (ask anything and share your insights during classes, & volunteer to engage in activities ), attend the drop-in sessions prior to each assignment submission because Harry helps a lot with ideas and even sometime details on what to focus or include on your papers.

Skip classes

As the first assignment will be creating a lesson plan based on critical thinking capabilities in the curriculum, it would be nice to have an understanding of what the Australian and Victorian Curriculum entails (don’t worry, you will be provided with resources on this). It is okay to create your lesson plan using the Indonesian curriculum, but I’m afraid our curriculum doesn’t have the separate and thus elaborate critical thinking capabilities element yet. So, familiarise yourself with both Australian & Victorian curriculum would be a wiser choice in this case!

This is the MOST FUN subject I have ever attended so far. The lecturer and tutors (Harry, Bonnie, & Matt) are super lovely and helpful. There are a wide range of engaging activities in class (which help us bring the theories into practice) and thought-provoking discussions which are so enriching. The only limitation this class has is its intensive mode (I really wish they would hold regular weekly classes instead of having only 4-day intensive ones). Additionally, if you’re into bringing critical thinking or HOTS to classes, I can’t see any reasons for you not to take this class. Haha.

Hybrid

Semester 2

Research paper/essay

This subject will focus on the nature and role of language as a meaning-making resource in literacy education. It will examine how language works at different levels of meaning. It will also address the range of language resources required to communicate and participate in diverse settings such as schools, alternative educational contexts, and workplaces. It aims to develop students’ knowledge about language, and meaning-making through language and discourse analysis. Informing this subject will be an examination of a range of perspectives on language, including sociolinguistic and functional perspectives.

Attend classes and do the readings! Make sure you understand which frameworks (e.g. Critical Discourse Analysis, Systemic Functional Linguistics) to use for your text analysis (1st assignment). I personally think having a good understanding on a specific framework can even help you later in the second assignment (which requires broader discussion yet at the same time deeper analysis).

Skip readings and classes (you can get lost, especially because this subject is quite abstract in nature)

Familiarisation with (Critical) Discourse Analysis and Systemic Functional Linguistics will be helpful, though not mandatory.

This subject brings relevance to Indonesian English curriculum as it discusses language-informed approach to literacy, one of which is through the functional perspective which has been adopted in the form of genre-based approach in Indonesia since 2004 to date.