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Unit of study_

EDPE5001: Learning, Knowing and Thinking

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

A core unit of study which examines ways in which current understanding of cognitive processes related to learning, knowing and thinking may contribute to the design of learning experiences in varied settings. Consideration will be given to constructivist and generative approaches to learning and to schema theory approaches to facilitating knowledge development and problem-solving skills. Emphasis will be placed on the teaching of learning strategies, the development of metacognitive skills and the integration of domain knowledge and strategic knowledge. Issues of transfer of learning, patterns of student interaction in learning, creativity and the facilitation of self-regulation in the learner will be examined.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	EDPE5001
Academic unit	Education
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Alisha Portolese, alisha.portolese@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Alisha Portolese, alisha.portolese@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	Seminar presentation Seminar presentation	20%	Multiple weeks	30 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Seminar paper Written assignment	40%	Multiple weeks	2500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Integrative review paper Written task	40%	Week 13 Due date: 04 Jun 2021 at 23:59	2500 words
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Seminar paper: Select a topic from your allocated seminar topic options in Week 3. Write a paper which presents the key theoretical approaches and main empirical findings in the area. Your paper should have both a summarising function and a critical, evaluative function. Your paper should also report relevant implications for practice.
Seminar presentation: You are to develop an interactive presentation based on your seminar paper with an assigned partner. In your allocated time slot you are required to guide the class in a discussion about your chosen topic with your written seminar paper informing the basis of the discussion.
Integrative review paper: Select two topics from the unit of study and demonstrate the interrelationships between them in terms of their theoretical approach and research findings. The paper should also consider the implications of the integrated topics for teaching and education in general.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction to the unit	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 02	Major theoretical approaches	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 03	Metacognition and schema theory	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 04	Conceptual change	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 05	Sociocultural theory	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 06	Transfer of learning	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 07	Presentation of seminar papers	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 08	Presentation of seminar papers	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 09	Presentation of seminar papers	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 10	Presentation of seminar papers	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 11	Presentation of seminar papers	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 12	Presentation of seminar papers	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 13	Presentation of seminar papers	Seminar (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study. Further details are provided in the School canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Please consult Canvas for all weekly readings and learning activities for this unit.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate an understanding of contemporary theories on learning
LO2. explain the implications of contemporary learning theories for teaching and learning
LO3. understand how key concepts (eg. transfer of learning) in the unit provide an integrated conception of the nature of human learning
LO4. derive educational implications and applications from the theory and research presented in the unit
LO5. integrate selected topics in the unit at deep level of understanding
LO6. demonstrate competence in oral and written communication skills.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

No changes

Additional information

Arrangements for student consultation

Consultation via email (alisha.portolese@sydney.edu.au) is available Wednesday-Friday during business hours, with very limited additional availability on Monday-Tuesday. Individual video-call based consultations (e.g. Zoom) may be arranged via email. Weekly drop-in office hours will be held on Wednesdays from 2-3pm via Zoom.

N.B. Assessment Tasks

The assessment tasks for this unit differ from those described in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work Postgraduate Handbook. Specifically, the Seminar Presentation will now carry a weighting of 20% (in 2018 it was unweighted), and the Seminar Paper and Integrative Review will now carry weightings of 40% each (down from 50% each in 2018) and both have been reduced to 2500 words (down from 3000 in 2018). Following Point 6.5 of the University of Sydney "Assessment Procedures Policy" (2011), this note acts to communicate these changes to all students in writing before the halfway point in the unit, so that no student is differentially disadvantaged by the modification.

Site visit guidelines

If you are undertaking professional experience/field education placement as part of your enrolment in this unit of study, please assess your specific needs and requirements for the safe and successful completion of an external placement within a host organisation. You will be given the opportunity to disclose any health issues that have a work health and safety significance before arranging a placement so that your safety, and the safety of others, can be properly assessed. The Professional Experience Coordinator/Field Education Manager will work to ensure that the workplace assignment to you is appropriate for your needs and requirements. If you are experiencing disability, and require reasonable adjustments to be arranged, please contact Disability Services as early as possible prior to commencing the internship. Please note, in all cases, and for the purpose of organising reasonable adjustments, only the impact and not the nature, of your disability will be disclosed to the host organisation.

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Academic integrity

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Simple extensions

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Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

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