TEACHING PRACTICUM A
EDU4IPA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The teaching practicum A is the first of 3 practicum placements and consists of 20 days of supervised teaching undertaken in the school or TAFE setting. Over the total period for the three teaching practica of 60 days, a minimum of 45 days should be undertaken in a secondary school setting. For Prac 1 (twenty days): Students will take 2 (two) pre-planned lessons per day in their method area; and undertake a minimum of 20 lesson observations. Supervision will be undertaken in the school by the Head of Department or a delegated supervisor who is a trained teacher. La Trobe University supervision will be undertaken at intervals as arranged throughout the practicum.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Michael Brown
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in course EDGTE Graduate Diploma in Technology Education.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Improving Your Practicum | Recommended | Mc Burney-Fry,G | 2ND EDITION, THOMPSON, SOCIAL SCIENCE PRESS, 2005 |
| Readings | Jumping Through Spinning Hoops: stories of the middle school and secondary practicum | Recommended | Rorrison, D. | CENGAGE LEARNING, AUSTRALIA , 2008 |
| Readings | Keeping a Professional Journal | Recommended | Holly, M.L. | 2ND EDN, DEAKIN UNIVERSITY, GEELONG, 1997 |
| Readings | Programming and assessment for Quality Teaching and Learning | Recommended | Killen, R. | THOMPSON, SOCIAL SCIENCE PRESS, AUSTRALIA, 2005. |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Brown
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| A 2,500 word reflective journal | 50 | |
| Supervisor report | 50 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Brown
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| A 2,500 word reflective journal | 50 | |
| Supervisor report | 50 |