edu4pwt professional work of teachers
THE PROFESSIONAL WORK OF TEACHERS
EDU4PWT
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The focus of this subject is the student's transition from being a pre-service teacher to a graduate teacher. The subject is organised around themes of essential professional knowledge embodied in the Professional Standards for teachers current in the various Australian States and Territories with a particular focus on Victoria. Topics examined include schools as institutional work sites; school level planning; teacher recruitment practices; performance management; industrial environment; public sector and legislative requirements; strategies for involving, and working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents/carers; employment conditions, career planning; mentoring, induction and the development of supportive networks.
FacultyFaculty of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJan Alexander
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU3TL or EDU3ARE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU4FEA
Special conditionsN/A
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJan Alexander
Class requirements
Lecture
One 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
One 15.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"This practicum applies to Primary/Secondary students ONLY"
Tutorial
Five 2.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShop
One 1.0 days workshop per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
"Plus online learning"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| A response to 5 selection criteria, 3 STAR responses and conclusion. Plus resume | 40 | |
| Digital or hard copy professional portfolio | 30 | |
| Group responses to scenarios explained in Subject Learning Guide. | 30 |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 48-08, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Masters
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| A response to 5 selection criteria, 3 STAR responses and conclusion. Plus resume | 40 | |
| Digital or hard copy professional portfolio | 30 | |
| Group responses to scenarios explained in Subject Learning Guide. | 30 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Neal
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| A response to 5 selection criteria, 3 STAR responses and conclusion. Plus resume | 40 | |
| Digital or hard copy professional portfolio | 30 | |
| Group responses to scenarios explained in Subject Learning Guide. | 30 |