TEACHING PRACTICE C
EDU5TEC
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will undertake a period of 20 days teaching within Years P(F)-4 in Australian schools 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 their ability to articulate clear learning intentions, success criteria, procedural steps, reflection of success criteria by the students and appropriate assessment procedures involved in evaluating student learning. Lesson plans should be provided to mentor teachers prior to lessons and other written work and documentation relevant to lessons should be kept as a record of teaching. All students are required to participate in pre-placement learning activities and post-placement debriefing activities. Students must obtain a Working With Children clearance before embarking on teaching practice in Victoria. For placements outside Victoria, local requirements apply. .
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sarah-Jane Lord
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Only available to students enrolled in EMTPW - Master of Teaching (P-12).
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: EDU4TEC
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 | Teaching Mathematics: Foundation to Middle Years | Prescribed | Sieman, D; Beswick K;Brady K; Clark J;Faraher R & Waren E (2011) | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS (SOUTH MELBOURNE) |
| Readings | Learning To Teach: New times, new practice | Recommended | Latham G; Blaise M; Dole S;faulkner J; Lang J & Malone K (2006) | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS (MELBOURNE) |
| Readings | Teaching:Making a difference | Recommended | Churchill R; Fergusson P; GGodinho S; Johnson N; Keddie A; Letts W; Mackay J; McGill M; Moss J & Nagael M (2012) | MILTON WILEY (2ND ED) |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Week 05-16, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sarah-Jane Lord
Class requirements
WorkShop
One 4.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Post-placement debriefing."
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."
Placement - Off Site
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"10 days of fieldwork."
Lecture/Seminar
Two 4.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Two preliminary half-day sessions at the on-campus intensive."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Practical report from school mentor | Hurdle requirement: Documentation of 10 days satisfactory fieldwork is required in order to pass this subject | 60 |
| Placement Web Folio - 4 tasks during placement | 40 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Week 35-47, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sarah-Jane Lord
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 35 - 35
Two 4.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 35 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Two preliminary half-day sessions at the on-campus intensive."
Placement - Off Site
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"10 days of fieldwork."
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: 47 - 47
One 4.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 47 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Post-placement debriefing."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Practical report from school mentor | Hurdle requirement: Documentation of 10 days satisfactory fieldwork is required in order to pass this subject | 60 |
| Placement Web Folio - 4 tasks during placement | 40 |