ETHICAL PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
EDU4EPP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject pre-service teachers develop their knowledge of the ethical professional practice of teachers within current national and state policy and legal frameworks in relation to future directions in education. Pre-service teachers expand their understanding of the professional roles and responsibilities of teachers in contemporary Australian schools and communities. They investigate ethical, moral and legal dilemmas in relation to compliance with policy, legal obligations and ethical codes of teachers# practice. They work with others to work through these dilemmas to arrive at an agreed response and to evaluate the relevant frameworks and practices. Students critique and synthesise the connections between education policy, professional ethics, standards and responsibilities of teachers, including community engagement, legal and organisational requirements and professional development imperatives. THIS SUBEJCT WILL NOT BE OFFRED UNTIL 2020.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Alison Lugg
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop knowledge and understanding of ethical, moral and legal frameworks informing teachers# professional practice
- Activities:
- Online modules including multi-media interactive learning activities, case study research and presentations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
02. Explore the dimensions of professional learning in developing ethical teaching practices to improve student achievement.
- Activities:
- Online modules including multi-media interactive learning activities, case study research and presentations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
03. Critically examine legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes relevant for teachers in various educational contexts
- Activities:
- Online modules including multi-media interactive learning activities, group research and presentations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
04. Evaluate compliance and ethical dimensions of teaching practice when engaging with colleagues, parents, carers and communities for improved student learning.
- Activities:
- Online modules including multi-media interactive learning activities, group research and presentations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
05. Synthesise the networks involved in professional policies and legislation requirements in understanding teachers# professional practice.
- Activities:
- Online modules including multi-media interactive learning activities, individual research and presentations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)