Subject Database

Subject Code:	EDU4PWT
Subject Short Title:	THE PROFESSIONAL WORK OF TEACHERS
Credit Points:	15
Subject Description:	In this subject students focus on the transition from being a student teacher in preparation to being 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, employment conditions, career planning, mentoring, induction and the development of supportive networks.
Prerequisites:	EDU3TL
Class Requirements:	Three hours per week or equivalent. This may include lectures, tutorials, practicals, workshops and/or online interaction. For the students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education Primary/Secondary Pathway it will also include 20 days practicum placement in a secondary school.
Work Experience Indicator:	Student is not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	N

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
One 2,000 word assignment	40
One 1,700 word assignment	30
One group assignment	30

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	The Professional Work of Teachers: Book of Readings (compiled by lecturers responsible for the unit)	Dr. Jennifer Sheed Dr. Jennifer Masters	La Trobe University(2008)

Subject Coordinator: Dr Jennifer Sheed

Subject Availability
BENDIGO
	Semester 1, Day. Dr Jennifer Sheed
MILDURA
	Semester 1, Day. Dr Deborah Neal (D.Neal@latrobe.edu.au)