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Recent research into the implications of technologies for classroom teaching will be discussed and evaluated. Practical ways of applying knowledge about using ICT for educational purposes will be explored in relation to both generic and subject specific curriculum needs.
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This unit is designed to guide participants through an exploration of the possibilities and imperatives of new information and communication technologies for learning and teaching. The structural, human, political, and cultural issues underpinning the development of e-learning environments will be examined along with the theoretical constructs underpinning effective leadership and management strategies in this area.
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This unit offers an introduction to theory and research in student learning, university teaching and course design. Seminars will focus on the relationship between learning and teaching; fostering active learning; the facilitation of learning in different contexts; the role of course design and assessment in enhancing learning; and the development of e-learning environments.
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This unit aims to give participants an understanding of curriculum and what influences it, alternative approaches to course design, and the importance of aligning learning goals/objectives, teaching/learning activities and assessment tasks. Seminars will deal with the impact of context upon course design and the crucial role of assessment in determining the quality of student learning.
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This unit enables participants to focus on the investigation of a specific issue(s) related to their own educational practice. Successful completion of the project will lead to an increased understanding of the educational environment and the role of critically reflective practice in bringing about change(s) aimed at improving the quality of student learning.
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This unit intends to prepare academics for their role as supervisors of research students. It explores the learning theory behind models of research supervision and is intended to provide participants with a broad understanding of the issues and dilemmas involved in research supervision.
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This unit examines the major learning processes involved in environmental education at school and community levels. Emphasis is placed on the communication and interpretation process, organisation of material and effective communication techniques in a wide range of settings and audiences. Specific problems will be approached via case studies, fieldwork and individual or group projects.
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An examination of the Environmental Curriculum Statement and its emphasis on a holistic environmental perspective across the key learning areas is conducted. This will lead to more detailed work on school-based curriculum design, implementation, programming of developmentally based learning activities through the grades and evaluation.
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This unit seeks to enhance the participant's professional practice through an engagement with contemporary developments in Geographical Education. Readings and seminars will focus on building an advanced understanding of developments in teaching and learning in Geography including the application of authentic and productive pedagogies.
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This unit explores the role of new technologies and associated pedagogies in the teaching and learning of mathematics and science in schools (K-12). Participants will evaluate the use of technological tools such as web-based learning, dynamic interactive software, digital learning objects, on-line interactive learning systems and interactive whiteboards (IWBs). Current research in the application of technological tools in mathematics and science teaching and learning will also be examined. Participants will have the opportunity to focus on a specialised area of interest. This unit complements ACES886 Contemporary Issues in Mathematics Education.
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Recent and proposed reform in mathematics teaching, curricula and assessment practices at state and national level is demanding broader professional knowledge and skills. New directions in research and curricula have focused particularly on the integration of working mathematically processes, data exploration, statistical reasoning and patterns and algebra. This unit provides students with the opportunity to examine current research and new pedagogies in the teaching and learning of mathematics from early childhood to adulthood. Current critical issues such as the impact of national and system-wide initiatives in teaching and learning mathematics will be examined. Participants will have the opportunity to focus on an issue or specialised topic relevant to their professional practice. This unit complements ACES885 Technologies in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
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This unit examines and evaluates the wide range of resources available for environmental education (both community based and those designed for schools). This includes electronically accessed catalogues, and the effective collection and use of resources.
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Please refer to the Department of Actuarial Studies for unit details.
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Topics include: a market overview and historical perspective; the introduction of compulsory superannuation (award based and superannuation guarantee); the prudential requirements protecting superannuation fund members; superannuation in the government's retirement incomes policy; tax concessions and superannuation; social legislation affecting superannuation (eg family law and anti-discrimination legislation).
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This unit examines principles and techniques underlying corporate financial and capital markets. Different modelling techniques and other tools of quantitative analysis including valuation and risk management for capital projects and securities will be examined.
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This unit examines the principles and techniques underlying derivative markets. It covers theoretical and practical aspects of various financial instruments and derivatives including hedging, valuation and risk management and risk measurement. It covers the mathematical, statistical and financial theory of financial derivative instruments including valuation and hedging.
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This unit covers established methods for the valuation and appraisal of investment projects and related financial decisions, the new "real options approach" to investment appraisal, including the application of exotic options pricing formulae to real options using Microsoft Excel to build financial models and introducing students to Visual Basic/Excel macros for financial modelling.
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These units (ACST831 and ACST832) develop and apply the actuarial principles and practices underlying the design, assessment, management and control of financial systems in the areas of life insurance, general insurance, and superannuation, as well as other less traditional areas of actuarial practice.
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These units (ACST831 and ACST832) develop and apply the actuarial principles and practices underlying the design, assessment, management and control of financial systems in the areas of life insurance, general insurance, and superannuation, as well as other less traditional areas of actuarial practice.
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This unit examines: insurance from the perspectives of both consumer and producer; the structure of the insurance industry: life and general insurance and reinsurance; the structure of insurance companies; insurance pricing and reserving; measurement of profit and financial condition. It also covers social issues, regulation, relevant legislation and the role of insurance in the economy.
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In this course we will look at financial institutions which fail, trying to identify common factors. We will look at empirical studies of insolvencies from different countries and for different types of financial institutions (including life and general insurers, health funds, banks, superannuation funds, hedge funds and other investment management and risk management organisations). We will consider various theories about the underlying causes of failure, looking at factors such as product design, pricing, reserving, investment, asset-liability management, liquidity management, reinsurance, accounting issues, regulatory arbitrage and corporate governance. We will also be looking at the effectiveness of regulation, both in preventing failures and dealing with the consequences of failures (eg using guarantee schemes). Students will be expected to read a number of case studies from different countries and different practice areas and be prepared to discuss them in weekly seminars. For example we will look at problems arising in Lloyds, FAI, HIH, First Executive, Confederation Life, Penn Square, Vehicle and General, Tricontinental, AMP, Westpac, West Middlesex, the Albert and European, NAB, the Equitable, Nissan Mutual Life and the Superior Bank.
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Topics include types of interest rate; amortising loans; effect of income and capital gains taxes; discounted cash flow techniques; annuities; bond pricing; simple stochastic interest rate models; unit-pricing systems; yield curves; matching and immunisation; forward rate agreements; replicating portfolios and hedge portfolios. It is assumed that students are able to use spreadsheets.
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Finance: basic principles, types of business organisation, types of debt and equity finance, taxation, financial instruments and derivatives, methods for raising finance, capital structure and dividend policy, cost of capital, capital project appraisal. Financial Accounting: introduction to accounts, group accounts, insurance company accounts, depreciation and reserves, construction of accounts, interpretation of accounts for both shareholders and debtholders.
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