Unit snapshot

  • Unit type
    PG Coursework Unit
  • Credit points
    12
  • Faculty & College
    Faculty of Education
  • Placement
    No

Unit description

Introduces students to the concept of the professional learning community and the research literature on successful elements of professional learning. Explores appraisal and performance frameworks as means of monitoring and promoting professional learning. Encourages the development of a culture of reflective practice as an essential part of quality leadership in education.

This unit is an integral part of a selection of courses at SCU Online. Each course incorporates this unit into a complete and immersive educational experience. If you're interested in this unit, we highly recommend enrolling in one of the courses listed below.

 

Unit content

Topic 1: Leading teaching and learning in schools

Topic 2: Building and sustaining a professional learning community

Topic 3: Appraisal and performance frameworks and the AITSL Teaching Standards

Topic 4: Professional learning for teachers and leaders

Topic 5: The educational leader as learner: Developing self-reflectivity

Topic 6: Learning from teachers, students, parents, and the community

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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

 

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Identify and analyse key concepts in the professional learning literature (reflective practice, life-long learning) in relation to personal practice
  • Critically reflect on the different sources and styles of professional learning and their efficacy
  • Select appropriate approaches and apply key strategies from the research literature to develop the professional learning of self and others

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Structured online learning

Assessment
Digital presentation: 50%
Reflective writing: 50%

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Study this unit in the following courses

This unit is a fundamental component of the full courses listed below, each designed to equip you with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to achieve your career goals. To fully benefit from your learning experience and apply it to real-world challenges, engaging with the entire course is essential. Explore the courses that include this unit and take the next step towards your professional success.

Master of Education

SCU Online

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