edu1itp introduction to teaching practice
INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING PRACTICE
EDU1ITP
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject represents the commencement of the preservice teacher's four year practicum program, it is complemented by a school-based program. The subject is an introduction to lesson planning and teaching strategies. Embedded throughout the subject is an understanding that inclusive classroom principles, assessment practices, motivation and engagement and classroom management underpin effective teaching and learning practice. A key element to developing these understandings is to teach preservice teachers to reflect on practice.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Only available to students enrolled in the following courses: EBECE - Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, EBPHEB - Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, EVEDB/RBEDM - Bachelor of Education
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU1ITT
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Effective teaching strategies lessons from research and practice (6th ed.) | Prescribed | Killen, R. (2013) | AUSTRALIA: CENGAGE LEARNING |
| Readings | Becoming a teacher, knowledge, skills and issues (4th ed.) | Recommended | Marsh, Colin J.(2008) | PEARSON EDUCATION AUSTRALIA |
| Readings | Becoming an effective teacher | Recommended | Fetherson, T. (2007) | NELSON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED |
| Readings | Beginning teaching and beyond (3rd ed.) | Recommended | Barry, Kevin & King, Len (2003) | SOCIAL SCIENCE PRESS |
| Readings | Learning for teaching; teaching for learning (2nd ed.) | Recommended | Whitton, D., Barker, K., Nanlohy, P., & Nosworthy, M. (2010) | AUSTRALIA: CENGAGE LEARNING |
| Readings | Learning to teach new times new practices | Recommended | Latham, G., Blaise, M., Dole, S., Faulkner, J., Lang, J., & Malone, K.(2007) | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Select and apply teaching strategies specific to learning contexts.
- Activities:
- Individual presentation and participation. Practicum and written submission. Examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate the principles of effective instruction.
- Activities:
- Individual presentation and participation. Practicum and written submission.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Embed inclusive strategies which address assessment, motivation and management into your teaching practice.
- Activities:
- Individual presentation and participation. Practicum and written submission.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Demonstrate a developing self awareness of how you teach and how you can improve your teaching.
- Activities:
- Individual presentation and participation. Practicum and written submission. Examination.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 17 - 18
One 5.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 17 to week 18 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation and on-line tasks | 10 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 1-hour examination | 30 | 01 | |
| One 15-minute presentation with lesson plan | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Professional experience - mentor report and reflective journal/resource | Hurdle requirement: in order to pass this subject, students must obtain a pass grade for the professional experience component (5 days of compulsory supervised teaching practice). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Ryan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 17 - 18
One 5.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 17 to week 18 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation and on-line tasks | 10 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 1-hour examination | 30 | 01 | |
| One 15-minute presentation with lesson plan | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Professional experience - mentor report and reflective journal/resource | Hurdle requirement: in order to pass this subject, students must obtain a pass grade for the professional experience component (5 days of compulsory supervised teaching practice). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |