Unit rationale, description and aim
The second of the professional experience program units builds upon the work commenced during Curriculum Decision-Making in the Early Years: Connections and Continuities, and extends pre-service teachers’ understanding of the complexity of the teaching and learning process in regard to individual differences, cultural diversity, and context as they begin to work with students aged 8-12. Through placements, which may include remote and rural settings, pre-service teachers are able to engage in professional learning experiences that provide opportunities to extend their existing knowledge and skills and the development of new knowledge and skills. There will be a focus on enhancing their cultural awareness, classroom management and capacity to enable effective learning behaviours.. Participation in other school activities is expected.
This unit aims to assist pre-service teachers to develop an awareness of the responsibilities of a classroom teacher, including current curriculum requirements and the integration of general capabilities, and take responsibility for planning and implementing whole class learning experiences, including assessment and reporting strategies, for an extended sequential period as they begin to work with students aged 8-12.
Campus offering
No unit offerings are currently available for this unit.Learning outcomes
To successfully complete this unit you will be able to demonstrate you have achieved the learning outcomes (LO) detailed in the below table.
Each outcome is informed by a number of graduate capabilities (GC) to ensure your work in this, and every unit, is part of a larger goal of graduating from ACU with the attributes of insight, empathy, imagination and impact.
Explore the graduate capabilities.
Synthesise theoretical considerations related to t...
Learning Outcome 01
Demonstrate knowledge of content and teaching stra...
Learning Outcome 02
Plan and implement appropriate programs for studen...
Learning Outcome 03
Develop and consolidate classroom teaching and man...
Learning Outcome 04
Critically reflect and evaluate their classroom ex...
Learning Outcome 05
Content
Topics may include:
- Effective teaching and learning strategies
- Assessment and reporting
- Classroom management strategies
- Creating positive classroom environments
- School, parents and community
- Teacher ethics and professional responsibilities
- Catering for individual differences
- Curriculum development and teaching
- Social and cultural influences on teaching
- Social justice and the provision of education.
Assessment strategy and rationale
Assessment of the Professional Experience program is based on the pre-service educator’s performance across the unit learning outcomes and will documented against the following domains professional knowledge, professional practice and professional relationships.
Minimum Achievement Standards
Candidates must achieve a minimum satisfactory standard in all domains and attendance for the required professional experience placement days in order to achieve a pass for the unit.
Overview of assessments
Formative Assessment A satisfactory Interim (Mi...
Formative Assessment
A satisfactory Interim (Midpoint) Report must be submitted by the Supervising Teacher and the ACU University Supervisor before a candidate can move on to undertaking a summative assessment. This is designed to support the candidate in monitoring their professional practice and to identify areas of practice that may require further development and to ensure they are supported in developing strategies to address their particular needs.
Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory
Summative Assessment Final Report. In this asse...
Summative Assessment
Final Report. In this assessment candidates are expected to demonstrate satisfactory teaching performance during their Professional Experience Program as evidenced by both practical and written work.
Pass/Fail
Learning and teaching strategy and rationale
A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be used, including:
- Pre-service teachers in this second unit of Professional Experience will work with the University and schools to undertake at least 20 days of professional experience relevant to the work of the teacher.
- Seminars, tutorials, or workshops, in the Education Studies sequence and curriculum studies units in the course, which include pre-service teacher-led discussions and group work, will provide opportunities for pre-service teachers to reflect on and build on their experiences in the field.
- Use of the information and communication technologies, including online discussion, will be utilised to facilitate the formation of a network of pre-service teachers who remain connected to each other, with the University representatives/mentors, and the PEC Office while participating in their professional experiences.
AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS - GRADUATE LEVEL
On successful completion of this unit, pre-service teachers should be able to:
ACECQA CRITERIA
On successful completion of this unit, pre-service teachers should have developed the following specific knowledge: