Overview

This topic will focus on contemporary views of professional learning, teachers' learning and self as learner. There is an emphasis on adult learning theory and reflective practice as vehicles for deepening understanding of the roles of identity, cultural and social contexts in the processes and outcomes of professional learning.

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Aims

This topic aims to develop:

  • Deep knowledge of adult learning theory and reflective practice associated with teachers' learning and self as learner
  • Skills to design, implement and evaluate original individual professional learning plans

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Engage in reflective practice and deepen knowledge of self as learner
2.
Identify cultural, social and individual characteristics the enhance or inhibit professional learning
3.
Design, implement and evaluate an original professional learning plan for self or others

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