TEACHING PRACTICE B
EDU5TEB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will undertake a period of 20 days teaching in their method area(s) within Years 5 - 9 in Australian schools or alternative settings under the supervision of a qualified teacher. They will engage in self-evaluation, reflection, formal and informal discussion and consultation regarding teaching practice and associated skills. Students will be expected to produce lesson-plans which reflect an ability to articulate clear aims, objectives, procedural steps, outcomes and evaluation procedures. Lesson plans and other written work and documentation will be contained in a portfolio which will contribute to the assessment for this subject. All students are required to participate in pre-placement learning activities and post-placement debriefing activities.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Kaye Harris
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: EDU5TEA
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: EDU4TEB
Special conditions: Students must obtain a Working With Children clearance before embarking on teaching practice in Victoria. For placements outside Victoria, local requirements apply.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Becoming an effective teacher | Recommended | Fetherson, T. (2007) | NELSON |
| Readings | Learning to teach in the early years classroom | Recommended | Blaise, M., & Nuttall, J. (2011) | SOUTH MELBOURNE: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | Learning to teach: New times, new practices | Recommended | Latham, G., Blaise, M., Dole, S., Faulkner, J., Lang, J. & Malone, K. (2006) | SOUTH MELBOURNE: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | Making the most of field placement (2nd ed.) | Recommended | Cleak, H., & Wilson, J. (2007) | SOUTH MELBOURNE: THOMSON |
| Readings | The developmental approach to classroom behaviour: Responding to individual needs | Recommended | Lewis, R. (2008) | CAMBERWELL, VIC.: ACER PRESS |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Week 21-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kaye Harris
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 21 - 21
Two 4.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 21 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Two preliminary half-day sessions at the on-campus intensive."
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"20 days of supervised teaching practice."
WorkShopWeek: 34 - 34
One 4.0 hours workshop per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 34 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Post-placement debriefing"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory reports from supervising teacher and University lecturer. | 100 |