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    Overview

    Examination of contemporary research on student learning. Exploration of the effects of participants’ teaching practices on how students learn in order to enhance student learning outcomes.

    HEDU 502 offers you an opportunity to reflect on and develop a critical rationale for reviewing or changing aspects of teaching and learning in a higher education setting. Drawing on contemporary educational research, you will develop a strategy for change that can be put into effect and evaluated in terms of its impact.

    About this paper

    Paper title Learning Theory and Practice in Higher Education
    Subject Higher Education
    EFTS 0.25
    Points 30 points
    Teaching period(s) Full Year (Distance learning)
    Full Year (On campus)
    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 18 June 2025) (Distance learning)
    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 18 June 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,223.25
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    HEDX 502
    Limited to
    PGCertHighE, PGDipHighE, MHEd
    Notes
    As one of the principal modes of teaching is on-line learning, all students are required to have access to the internet.
    Eligibility
    Suitable for graduates who are currently teaching tertiary students in universities, polytechnics and other tertiary institutions.
    Contact
    hedc@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Dr Qian Liu

    Paper Structure

    This is a project-based paper in which you propose a solution to an educational issue in your own practice. The proposed solution should be informed by your exploration of teaching and learning related theories and/or concepts.

    Teaching Arrangements

    The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

    HEDU 502 does not include lectures or classroom sessions; instead it offers flexible independent learning with tuition and support through a supervisor. Students will attend a few sessions together throughout the year so that they learn from each other’s projects and experiences. The timing will be negotiated with the cohort by the paper co-ordinator.

    Textbooks

    Recommended: University Teaching: An introductory guide, by T Harland, 2012.

    Teaching for quality learning at University, 3rd edition, by J Biggs and C Tang, 2007 (4th edition is also fine).

    Learning to teach in Higher Education, 2nd edition, by P Ramsden, 2003.

    Course outline

    View the course outline for HEDU502

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Scholarship, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    Students who successfully complete the paper will have an awareness of a range of teaching and assessment strategies and be able to evaluate and change their teaching practice.

    Timetable

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Other

    Full Year

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Other

    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 18 June 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Other

    1st Non standard period (15 July 2024 - 18 June 2025)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Other
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