Learning In Innovative Spaces

Both the design of physical learning spaces and the teaching and learning practices used within them are shown to have a profound effect on how students learn. This Melbourne MicroCert provides you with the knowledge and skills to align teaching and learning strategies for innovative spaces to the learning needs of a 21st century student. Drawing on local and global perspectives, and a range of policy initiatives that argue for student-centred learning, you will learn how both pedagogical and design affordances of innovative learning spaces can maximise student learning and outcomes. The course is led by experts from the Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE) and the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning Building (FABP) and is part of the Leading Change in Learning Environments series, which focuses on equipping educators to make use of the pedagogical and design affordances of innovative spaces to the influence the learning and outcomes of students. Who is it for? This MicroCert is for educators in the K-12 school sector and practitioners (including architects, educational consultants and administrators) who have access to an educational setting wanting to upskill to lead change in schools. It is ideal for those applying for Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers certification, as it provides evidence of achievement against the relevant Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) standards. Key topics In this Melbourne MicroCert you will explore a range of topics to help you align innovative learning spaces to students’ learning and outcomes, including: Policy initiatives that support student-centred approaches to learning Theoretical and practical aspects of approaches to student learning Opportunities and challenges of learning in innovative learning environments Leading others to improve student learning in innovative learning environments. Learning outcomes On completion of the course, you will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of different approaches to student learning Demonstrate leadership in the development of teaching and learning practices that improve student learning in innovative learning environments. Learning experience This MicroCert is an initiative of the Learning Environment Applied Research Network, a multidisciplinary community of scholars investigating the impact of learning spaces in different contexts. In our innovative online environment, you will learn alongside other educational and industry professionals and undertake guided learning, involving contributions from industry and those in the teaching profession. This includes video, workshops and interactive peer activities. You will also undertake independent study, including reflective exercises and reading. Fully online delivery offers a convenient way to develop your skillset, from a location that suits you. Pathways to further study Learning in Innovative Spaces can be taken as a stand-alone course, or you can complement it with any other Melbourne MicroCert in the Leading Change in Learning Environments?series, in whatever order you choose. Learning in Innovative Spaces is designed to provide a pathway – otherwise known as advanced standing – into the Master of Education.?To use it in this way, you will need to complete?all four Melbourne MicroCerts in the Leading Change in Learning Environments?series, as each MicroCert is equivalent to one quarter of a standard subject, then apply for credit towards the qualification.