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EDF4730 - Professional experience 1A

3 points, SCA Band 1, 0.0625 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Education

Coordinator(s)

Dr Stephen Keast

Offered

Clayton

First semester 2016 (Day)
First semester 2016 (Online)

Synopsis

In this unit, students are encouraged to reflect on their learning experiences in the secondary school context, with a focus on developing their professional knowledge, practice and engagement in line with expected professional standards. This includes knowledge of and demonstration of a professional code of ethics in their relations with students, colleagues, family members and the community. During and after the practicum, students think about their professional learning and discuss their progressive development with their peers, school supervisors and university mentor in either face-to-face or online forums. They develop a practicum folder to document their reflections and form a record of their developing ability to reach the standards expected of graduating teachers.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

link their theoretical understandings of pedagogy and curriculum to teaching practice
reflect on how resources can help to create rich and engaging learning environments
reflect on and respond to advice from their peers, supervising teachers and University mentor on their development as effective teachers
develop a range of teaching approaches to encourage effective student engagement and learning.

Fieldwork

EDF4730 and EDF4731 together require 25 days of placement.

Assessment

This unit is graded pass grade only (PGO).
Satisfactory completion of supervised practicum program of between 10 and 15 days, to a combined total of up to 25 days for EDF4730 and EDF4731
Practicum experience portfolio part 1A (equivalent to 1000 words)

Workload requirements

Students are expected to participate in introductory sessions, practicum and debriefing sessions either through face-to-face or online forums.

Chief examiner(s)