Learning and Teaching in Practice/StudyDesk/Course schedule

Getting started - All modules materials were originally prepared in 2012 - 2014 by Dr Bronwyn Hegarty and Paul Left. Thanks to Helen Lindsay for input into modules 1 and 2.
Getting started	Getting to know the course and what's expected Establishing your online presence for the blended learning activities and assessment Weeks 1 and 2
Module 1: Learner characteristics
Knowing the learner Culture	An exploration of the characteristics of learners in tertiary environments. Time: around 20 hours Module 1: Portfolio Activities
Module 2: Adult learning theory and Praxis
Theoretical Concepts Andragogy Critical thinking	Adult learning theories and practices to engage learners. Time: around 20 hours Module 2: Portfolio Activities
Module 3: Teaching context and learning design
Educational design Quality assurance Reflective practice	An introduction to learning design, and quality assurance in a teaching context, and the integration of critical reflection. Time: around 30 hours Module 3: Portfolio Activities
Module 4: Planning, delivering and critiquing a teaching session
Planning a session Facilitating a session Critiquing a session	Application of adult learning and teaching principles to teaching. Time: around 20 hours Module 4: Portfolio Activities
Module 5: Teaching philosophy
Action competence Develop a personal teaching philosophy	Development of a personal teaching philosophy. Time: around 20 hours Module 5: Portfolio Activities
Module 6: Critique learning design
Learning environments Assessment theories, principles and practices Critiquing learning environments	Explore and critique examples of learning design, assessment and modes of learning according to theories, principles and practices. Time: around 40 hours Module 6: Portfolio Activities
Module 7: Learner-centred pedagogy and stakeholders
Cultural diversity and design Stakeholders Quality assurance in practice	Designing inclusive learning environments for stakeholders and quality assurance requirements. Time: around 40 hours Module 7: Portfolio Activities
Module 8: Personalised learning and diagnostic assessments
Personalised learning Collaboration in education Communities of Practice	Explore co-negotiation and collaborative support mechanisms within learning design. Time: around 40 hours Module 8: Portfolio Activities
Module 9: Evaluation of Learning design
Evaluation Evaluation planning Evaluation processes	Evaluate learning design processes and products. Time: around 60 hours Module 9: Portfolio Activities
Module 10: Planning and implementing learning
Trends in education Designing blended learning Develop the plan	Plan innovative learning designs according to educational trends and practices. Time: around 60 hours Module 10: Portfolio Activities