Block Design Principles

Unit code: EBL6004 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Online Self-Paced
Prerequisites
EBL6001 - Introduction to Block Teaching
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

Universities are, increasingly, designing and teaching more courses in block and intensive formats. The intention of this unit is to provide students with a conceptual and critical understanding of the growing body of research around approaches and principles to learning and teaching in block and intensive delivery. Students will critically analyse the suitability of various curriculums to design block and intensive learning by considering the effectiveness of digital technologies. A range of readings and reflective practices will contribute to implementing units aligned with block principles.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Apply evidence based and scholarly strategies to advocate for the critical importance of innovative pedagogical approaches to learning and teaching in block delivery.
  2. Assess the suitability of various curriculum to the design of block and intensive learning
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of digital technologies to support and enhance learner outcomes
  4. Advocate for the importance of implementing a cycle of review for continuous improvement

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Journal
|
Grade: 30%
Reflective journal
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 30%
Journal article
Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 40%
Create a unit outline integrating block principles

Required reading

Selected books and book chapters will be made available via the unit VU Collaborate site.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Graduate Certificate in Block Teaching
ETBL | Graduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Graduate Diploma in Block Teaching
EGBL | Graduate diploma | Duration: 1 year

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