EDUCA561-23A (BTG)

Learners and Learning Across Educational Contexts

30 Points

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Division of Education
School of Education

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Melissa Derby

Melissa Derby
3571
TC.3.35
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melissa.derby@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Hoana McMillan

Hoana McMillan
3546
TCBD.4.03
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hoana.mcmillan@waikato.ac.nz

Melissa Derby

Melissa Derby
3571
TC.3.35
See Moodle
melissa.derby@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: trish.watson@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

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Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: melanie.chivers@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper focuses on learners and learning across educational contexts including geographical, historical, and cultural settings. In this paper we will explore some key theories of learning and development that help us to understand the multitude of factors that influence learners and learning in a given context. This paper is designed to deepen students' understanding of diverse learners and learning environments and encourages students to apply that understanding to professional practice.
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How this paper will be taught

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This course is taught over a 12-week trimester, and it combines face-to-face and online teaching and learning. The face-to-face content is delivered via a block week, and the online content is delivered via Moodle. It is expected that you attend all face-to-face sessions, and that you engage with the online content.

In this course, students are required to:

  • attend the block week at the start of the semester (8-10 March)
  • engage with the online course content
  • complete the required assessments
  • engage with the readings
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Required Readings

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There are no required textbooks for this paper. Readings for this paper can be found in the Reading List on Moodle or via the library website
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Critically evaluate learning theories and research for their relevance to learners and learning
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  • Critique commonly held assumptions about optimal development for learners within familial, educational and broader social contexts in contemporary and historical societies
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  • Demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature of learners and learning in Aotearoa New Zealand and international contexts
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  • Identify and critically evaluate research, policies and discourses that influence learners in a specific learning context and discuss implications for works as professionals
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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There are four assessments for this paper. Briefings for each assessment will be provided during the block week, and further material will be available on the Moodle site.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Position Paper (1000 words)
20 Mar 2023
11:30 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Learner Case Study (10 min presentation)
14 Apr 2023
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Annotated Bibliography (2500 words)
5 Jun 2023
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Reflective Journal (2000 words)
9 Jun 2023
11:30 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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