FET4320 Changing Boundaries in Secondary Schools: Implications for Teaching and Learning (FOEDU)

Units 1.0 (Teacher Educ: Vocational Educa) Band 5

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html.

Synopsis

Schools are now recognising that they are no longer the sole repositories of knowledge, and that, to enhance the learning opportunities for students, they must work with outside organisations in collaborative and innovative ways. Many secondary schools are adopting workplace learning programs. As well, school-based apprenticeships and Enterprise Education initiatives link school programs with universities, industry and registered training organisations. Flexible learning approaches and networked learning communities are becoming common in many schools. In this course students will explore and analyse the implications of such initiatives for school organisation and the work of teachers and students.