Pre-requisites

None.

Co-requisites

None.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:

• Describe the nature and changing contexts of learning in the 21st century.

• Examine changing needs of students and their impact on education in the 21st century.

• Discuss the history of educational thought and influences including indigenous and Christian worldviews.

• Discuss their own experiences and beliefs about learning and teaching including Christian beliefs / perspectives on learning and development in relation to theories presented.

• Analyse the roles and responsibilities of the Christian educator in preparing students for life in the 21st century.

• Survey a range of professional learning opportunities for teachers and apply them in planning for personal and professional learning.

• Provide a rationale for continued professional learning and the impact of such learning for improved student learning.

Unit Description

From an historical perspective of educational philosophies and thought, students will examine the changing contexts of learning in the twenty-first century and the varied needs of students. They will explore beliefs about learning and teaching, especially from a Christian perspective. They will reflect on the role of Christian educators and how they impact their students and wider society.

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Unit offerings

Face to face: Semester 2, 2024 and Semester 2, 2025 (Every Year, Semester 2)

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.