Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Cross-Cultural Teaching and Learning

Credit Points: 12.00

Flexible Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
TCHE2589	Bundoora Campus	Undergraduate	360H Education	Face-to-Face	UGRDFlex17 ()
TCHE2589	Bundoora Campus	Undergraduate	360H Education	Face-to-Face	UGRDFlex18 (ZZZZ), UGRDFlex18 (All)
TCHE2589	Bundoora Campus	Undergraduate	360H Education	Face-to-Face	UGRDFx2019 (INDA)
TCHE2589	Bundoora Campus	Undergraduate	360H Education	Face-to-Face	UGRDFlex21 (XXXX), UGRDFlex21 (ZZZZ), UGRDFlex21 (All)
TCHE2589	Bundoora Campus	Undergraduate	360H Education	Face-to-Face	UGRDFlex23 (ELEC)

Course Coordinator: Naomi Wilks-Smith

Course Coordinator Phone: By Email

Course Coordinator Email: naomi.wilks-smith@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Bundoora

Course Coordinator Availability: By Appointment

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

Course Description

In this course you will prepare for and undertake a cross-cultural learning experience. You will examine themes, debates and practices in cross-cultural teaching and learning as well as develop an understanding of a specific culture. A key component of this course will be developing a critical understanding of the education pedagogies and practices in an international education context. You will apply your theoretical understanding by implementing cross-cultural teaching and learning considerations into your own pedagogical practices.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

• Develop deep and broad knowledge of education theory and the transformative potential of education in society in both local and global contexts
• Show commitment to professional learning by being an independent, open-minded, resilient and critically reflective learner, seeking out, learning from constructive feedback and adapting to meet the demands of the profession
• Demonstrate an understanding of and capacity to promote education for a sustainable future and to support diversity in all its forms
• Communicate effectively with different stakeholders in the education field through a broad range of communication modes and digital technologies in diverse educational contexts.

 

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

	AITSL Standards
Discuss key principles of teaching children from cultures other than your own
Relate theoretical frameworks for examining cross cultural teaching and learning to your own teaching philosophy and practice	1.3, 3.5
Apply critical insights into cross-cultural teaching and learning into your own pedagogical practices	1.3
Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning and implementing differentiated learning activities that engage learners in different cultural settings	1.3, 4.1, 4.2

 

 

Overview of Learning Activities

Your learning in this course will involve a range of activities including online lectures, workshops, practical activities, individual tasks, collaborative group work, discussion and individual reflection.

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT University will support your access to learning resources for this course. Readings from current educational literature will be provided through your online course site and will be drawn from highly regarded academic journals, books and conferences as well as reports, websites and other online resources.

The University Library provides extensive scholarly resources to supplement your suggested readings and research and is able to request books or articles from any library in the world. Guides to the literature in your discipline area are available from http://rmit.libguides.com/sb.php?subject_id=67929

There are services and resources available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the RMIT student website. 

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of your learning. You will be able to develop your work in relation to your own specific areas of interest in your professional practice.

Assessment Task 1: Cultural investigation (50%)	CLO1, CLO2
Assessment Task 2: Written learning reflection (50%)	CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4

 

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment