Details for EDU507 Reflective Pedagogy

This subject delves into the evolution of pedagogical practices in Christian schooling, examining their philosophical and theoretical underpinnings. Students will assess the significance of teaching and learning contexts and critically evaluate their own teaching methods and student learning processes. Students will design a professional development portfolio, integrating reflective teaching practices and create optimal teaching and learning environments to enhance learning outcomes.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: EDU507
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Describe the development of Christian schooling pedagogical practices from the perspective of their philosophical and theoretical foundations
2. Appraise the importance of teaching/learning contexts;
3. Critically evaluate one’s personal teaching practices and student learning processes.
4. Devise a professional development program effectively incorporating reflective teaching practice;
5. Design a teaching and learning environment with appropriate content that will maximise learning outcomes.

Subject Content

• Purposeful transformation in classroom practice.
• A metanarrative for effective teaching in a Christian school.
• The philosophical and theological foundations of classroom teaching.
• The complex contexts of classroom teaching.
• Re-storying classroom practice.
• Transformative education.
• The hidden curriculum and the transmission of assumptions.

This course may be offered in the following formats

• This course is delivered by the National Institute for Christian Education

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Forum posts (10%)
• Essay (40%)
• Multimedia Project (50%)

Prescribed Text

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