PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - SECONDARY
EDU4PPS
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students develop an understanding of principles and practices of effective learning and teaching as a comprehensive preparation for their practicum experience. This subject is linked to Practicum A and incorporates practices for students to become reflective practitioners. The content includes principles and practices of effective teaching (e.g. Questioning, lesson planning, classroom management, assessment, social learning, pedagogical strategies and models of teaching), the code of conduct, legal and ethical issues and teacher wellbeing. Particular attention is paid to developing skills enabling students to integrate university- and school-based learning, including teacher inquiry, critical reflection and pedagogical responsiveness to a range of school contexts.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Peter Cox
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: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: EDU4TPS, EDU4PP
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Effective Teaching Strategies | Prescribed | Killen, R.(2009) | (5TH ED) CENGAGE |
| Readings | Teach like a champion | Prescribed | Lemov (2010) | JOSSEY BASS |
Bendigo, 2014, Week 08-22, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peter Cox
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day in week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 08 - 09
Eight 3.0 hours workshop other recurrence from week 08 to week 09 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day in week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of teaching practice | Based on supervisors appraisal of personal/professional qualities, planning/preparation, teaching and management skills, relationships with students and staff, plus documentation related to practicum. | 70 |
| Micro-teaching | Hurdle requirement: In order to pass this subject students must successfully complete the practicum component. | 30 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ian Bentley
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.
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.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of teaching practice | Based on supervisors appraisal of personal/professional qualities, planning/preparation, teaching and management skills, relationships with students and staff, plus documentation related to practicum. | 70 |
| Micro-teaching | Hurdle requirement: In order to pass this subject students must successfully complete the practicum component. | 30 |