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EDSE2001: Pedagogy and Professional Practice 1
2026 unit information
This unit of study explores how teachers become more aware of their professional practices and develop and refine pedagogical knowledge. Students examine the evolving roles of teachers in the classroom, identify best teaching practices and analyse and critique a range of teaching styles, methods and strategies (including technologies) that aim to meet the needs of students. Students learn about the roles of teachers in classrooms and examine their own emerging perceptions of self as teacher.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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66 credit points including EDSE2003 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand the way students and teachers communicate for effective teaching and learning
- LO2. understand the evolving role of teachers in the classroom, including exploring quality teaching in various disciplines, different approaches to student learning, and safe and supportive classroom environments
- LO3. develop strategies for effective classroom practice to meet the needs of all students, specifically related to collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and communication in the classroom
- LO4. critically reflect on teaching experiences and observations to develop an understanding of best practice.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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