Education

Overview

Objectives 

Upon completion of the graduates of the Education at University of Tasmania  will be able to: 

• Demonstrate specialised knowledge of teaching, learning and educational research;
• Critically interpret research and demonstrate effective research skills to analyse and synthesise information and improve educational practice across diverse contexts;
• Analyse, generate, and communicate effective responses to complex problems;
• Demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as an education specialist;
• Communicate effectively with a range of professional communities, including specialists and non-specialists, across a range of platforms.

Learning Outcomes

1. Knowledge - Graduates will know and understand:

• The theoretical foundations and practice of education (including various specialisations) and how these have informed and can facilitate developments in educational practice from a global perspective;
• The inter-relationship of educational research, professional standards, and reflective practice in defining, validating and enhancing learning and teaching in local and global contexts;
• Research principles and methods applicable to extending and generating new knowledge in the area of education.

2. Skills - Graduates will:

• Critically reflect on and evaluate research findings and professional practice to creatively design, implement, assess and/or theorise responses to changing educational contexts and learner needs;
• Integrate education theory with specific content and/or pedagogical knowledge to advance learner outcomes and/or systemic developments in education contexts;