Professional Practice 2: Teaching Methodologies in Catholic Education

Course aim

The aim of this course is for Catholic school educators to research, examine and apply, in a critically reflective way, a range of contemporary pedagogical principles and approaches which enhance the Catholic identity and mission of Catholic schools and promote the learning and formation of children.

Course content

Students develop their knowledge and appreciation of Catholic understandings of Christian anthropology, especially the central role of key relationships in dynamic learning environments.  Students critically examine and research learning theories, including contemporary brain-based theories about learning and constructivism, and appraise these in light of a Catholic understanding of the human person. They evaluate how these theories can be applied in the teaching of Religious Education and the broader curriculum. Students develop skills to engage in reflective practice while critically applying pedagogical approaches which enhance contemporary understandings of the Catholic identity and mission of Catholic schools. 

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 5224	Professional Practice 1: Theology
EDUC 5223	Christian Scriptures

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE (INTENSIVE)
External (Off campus seminar)	7 hours x 4 days
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE (INTENSIVE)
External (Off campus seminar)	7 hours x 4 days
EXTERNAL, WHYALLA, ONLINE (INTENSIVE)
External (Off-campus seminar)	7 hours x 4 hours
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE (INTENSIVE)
External (Off-campus seminar)	7 hours x 4 days
EXTERNAL, ONLINE SCHEDULED CLASS (INTENSIVE)
External (Off-campus seminar)	7 hours x 4 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Learning log/Journal, Reflection

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.