2.1 COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

2.1.1. Knowledge and Understanding
2.1.1.1. This course aims to present information on a range of emerging innovations in education, including the issues and implications associated with them. It highlights the theoretical underpinnings of the concept of ‘Innovation’. Within the Australian education context, how innovations will impact on the AITSL Australian professional standards for teachers will be of central focus. It also aims to familiarise students on the theoretical, pedagogical and research-based evidence for decision making on optimising learning and enhancing teaching.

2.1.1.2. This course aims to develop an increased awareness of the current local and global trends in innovations in education particularly on the findings of research studies on different technological innovations adopted for use in teaching and learning, including assessment. Furthermore, this course seeks to highlight the pertinent nexus between teaching, learning, assessment and research.

2.1.1.3. This course will encourage students to translate theory into practice in one or more issues that they can utilise in their own teaching. A number of emerging innovations, namely cognitive neuroscience, reflective practice, inquiry and problem-based learning, will be examined.

2.1.1.4. This course will contribute to participants’ capacity to examine education-related studies and draw conclusions for everyday practice. In addition, the course will enable participants to integrate research findings from a number of disciplines such as psychology, sociology, measurement, history, and studies of curriculum in various subject areas.

2.1.1.5. Participants in the course will contribute to developing the capacity to write essays on education-related topics, which are both clear and demonstrate a high level of understanding. The course will also contribute to the development of the participants’ capacity to begin the planning of Web design containing information about ‘Future Schools’, and the ability to apply education research in an international context.

2.1.1.6. The course will contribute to students’ capacity to share and collaborate with fellow students, and an awareness and expertise in the collaborative practices of teachers with each other and with the broader educational community.

2.1.2. Communication Skills
The continuing development of good inter-personal and communication skills is widely recognised as important for all graduates.

2.1.2.1. This course specifically seeks to develop students’ abilities to discuss issues in a workshop environment. This allows for group, collaborative and individual responses.

2.1.2.2. Show critical thinking and reflection through group interaction, oral and written presentations.

Specific Learning Outcomes:

1. Critically review theories, concepts and models related to Learning, Teaching, Assessment, and ICT in education
2. Examine the nexus between teaching, learning, assessment and innovations in education
3. Evaluate issues in the delivery of instructions and learning
4. Apply theories and models in the design of practical learning contexts
5. Review, critique and design interactive learning and effective assessment practices
6. Discuss emerging trends of the application of information and communications in education
7. Describe applications of online learning environments for enhancing learning, teaching and assessment
8. Evaluate research on innovations in education
9. Discuss evaluation strategies to gauge innovations