EEE735 - Designing, Teaching and Assessment in Adult, Vocational and Further Education
Unit details
| Year | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes | Trimester 1: Online Trimester 3: Online |
| Credit point(s) | 1 |
| EFTSL value | 0.125 |
| Unit chair | Trimester 1: Garry Argent Trimester 3: Garry Argent |
| Cohort rule | Nil |
| Prerequisite | Nil |
| Corequisite | E725 students must be enrolled in or have completed EEE736 |
| Incompatible with | EEE731 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment | Online independent and collaborative learning activities, including weekly engagement with materials and responses in discussion forums. A weekly one-hour online class via Zoom will be conducted throughout the trimester. |
| In-person attendance requirements | Two full-day on-campus introductory intensives between weeks 0 – 2, which include an introduction to the course, introduction to research, course practicum requirements, academic literacy support and other services available to Deakin students. |
| Typical study commitment | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
The unit adopts a practice-oriented approach to explore professional values, scholarship and knowledge of inclusive curriculum design, teaching and assessment to support the development of effective and inclusive teaching and learning in vocational education and training.
Applying current research, students will develop advanced knowledge and skills of key learning theories, including formal, informal, incidental and work-based learning and contemporary practices in the scholarship of teaching and learning. They will apply this knowledge to critically reflect and develop their own teaching philosophy and plan for future professional development and lifelong learning.
Drawing on this teaching philosophy, students will explore theories of adult learning and teaching methodologies that develop evidence-informed curriculum design that supports high-quality learning. The unit applies advanced theories of adult learning, curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment activities to develop a deep understanding of teaching practice in vocational education and training, focussing on digital learning strategies, how diverse learners learn, and designing teaching for active learning.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Articulate a professional learning plan informed by your teaching philosophy. scholarship and learning theories that supports inclusive teaching pedagogy and practice in a vocational education and training. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO2 | Critically analyse current learning methodologies, concepts and research in innovative vocational education and training curriculum and assessment design. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO3 | Develop a constructively aligned unit plan, including selecting a range of appropriate teaching and learning activities, drawing on adult learning methodologies | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO4 | Apply formative and summative assessment principles to plan for assessments that are constructively aligned within the unit. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year.
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some units still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: Essay: Scholarship and philosophy of teaching and professional learning | 2000 words | 40% | Week 7 |
| Assessment 2: Curriculum design and evaluation for a unit of work | 3000 words | 60% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirements
200 hours of professional experience in a VET/TAFE education setting
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for EEE735 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list.
Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
To fully engage with Deakin's learning experiences, students must be able to access and use internet-connected devices as outlined in computing requirements at Deakin.
To support student success at Deakin, we have a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) learning environment that acknowledges that students and educators bring with them the digital tools they regularly use to complete academic tasks. These tools stay with you beyond the classroom, helping you to keep learning, explore ideas more deeply, and connect with knowledge in ways that matter to you.
Students requiring a loan device should visit our Loan Laptop webpage or students requiring longer-term assistance should visit our Student Financial Assistance webpage.
Unit fee information
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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