WORK-BASED LEARNING
EDU4WBL
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students complete a culminating placement in their focus area, Early Learning (3-5), Early Primary (5-8)* or Early Inclusion (3-8) in the final semester of the course. The practicum associated with this subject is a work-based experience in a supervised capacity. This subject enables you to participate in an authentic program with an emphasis on applied learning. * Only for EBECE students
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark
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: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Programming and planning in early childhood settings (5th ed.) | Recommended | Arthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S., & Farmer, S. (2012) | CENGAGE LEARNING |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate the ability to consistently plan and assess whole programs for effective learning.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Construct, apply and maintain a safe and challenging learning environment.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Employ a range of teaching practices and resources to engage children in effective learning.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Undertake full planning and administrative responsibility for a consecutive two week block, inclusive of parent liaison and supervision of support workers.
- Activities:
- TBE
Bendigo, 2015, Week 35-47, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Masters
Class requirements
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Blog | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Practicum Portfolio | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Practicum proposal and work plan | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Supervising Teacher Report | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Masters
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week"
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Blog | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Practicum Portfolio | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Practicum proposal and work plan | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Supervising Teacher Report | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |