ED830.406 Contexts and Philosophies of the Christian Educator
Unit Description
Pre-requisites
None.Co-requisites
ED141.406 Educational Contexts and Professional Engagement 1
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
Through Christian perspectives analyse the development of educational thought and practices and their impact on Australian contemporary education settings.
Examine and critically review education as Christian theology, philosophy and praxis.
Critically evaluate the distinctive qualities of the Christian educator and their mission in the contemporary education context in Australia and beyond.
Synthesise and communicate on professional identity and engagement as a Christian educator in the context of Australian contemporary education.
Unit Description
One of the important qualities of a teacher is self-understanding. This unit highlights the Christian educator’s unique perspective on their vocation and the children and systems they serve. Students will grapple with major philosophies of education in contemporary Australia, how they were shaped and the impact they have on schools and school systems. Students are invited to examine their experiences and understandings of the Christian faith and engage thoughtfully around how it impacts and is influenced by wider education philosophies. They are invited to reflect deeply on their own beliefs of what a Christian educator is, and develop a meaningful personal philosophy of education and consider how this will affect their future practice.
Unit offerings
Face to face: (Every Year, Semester 1)Please note
The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand, regulatory requirements, continual improvement processes or other conditions.
This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.