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Course Description

This course focuses on the deeper aim and purpose of teaching and learning. It is based on the underlying idea that any educational system is based on a philosophy of education and a view of the aim and purpose of education.

This course will look at a number of different views of the aim of education and unpack the aims behind the Australian Curriculum.

People are motivated by meaning, so it is important that teachers and students find teaching and learning meaningful. In this course, teachers will be asked to discover/construct their own deeper teaching purpose. They will also discuss ways to help students reflect on their own purpose at school so that they too can develop and satisfy an intrinsic thirst for learning.


Target Audience

This course is relevant to teachers of all years. It is especially suited to those teachers who want more out of teaching or are feeling burnt out.


Teaching Standards

3.3.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Use teaching strategies: Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem-solving, and critical and creative thinking

6.2.2 Proficient Level - Engage in Professional Learning - Engage in professional learning and improve practice: Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities



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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1 : Introduction

    • Meet the Presenter

    • Reflection

    • The Importance of Purpose

    • Overview of Course
  • 2

    Module 2 : History and Philosophy of Education

    • History of Education

    • Reflection

    • Philosophy of Education

    • Reflection

    • The Language of Aims

    • The Concept of Purpose

    • Liberal vs Vocational Education

    • Reflection

    • Critiques of Educational Aims

    • Reconciling Educational Aims

    • Reflection
  • 3

    Module 3 : The Australian Curriculum

    • Aims of the Australian Curriculum

    • Reflection

    • Breaking Down the Australian Curriculum Aims (Part 1)

    • Reflection

    • Breaking Down the Australian Curriculum Aims (Part 2)

    • Reflection

    • Reflection

    • How are the Aims of the Australian Curriculum Achieved?

    • From the Curriculum to the Classroom

    • The NSW Syllabus

    • Reflection

    • Task
  • 4

    Module 4 : Putting Purpose into Practice

    • The Curriculum and You

    • Reflection

    • My Teaching Purpose

    • Reflection

    • The Curriculum and Your Students

    • Task
  • 5

    Module 5 : Conclusion

    • Conclusion

    • References
  • 6

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

Presenter

Peter Gyulay

Peter Gyulay

Peter Gyulay is an educator, published author and practical philosopher. He has taught English to second-language learners since 2005 and English for Academic Purposes since 2009. For over five years, Peter taught English Foundation at Taylors College to students wishing to enter the University of Sydney. He is currently employed by the Australian Catholic University where he tutors Core Curriculum.

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