edu4epp ethical professional practice

ETHICAL PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

EDU4EPP

2018

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 policyand legal framework sin 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. 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. Pre-service teachers will develop understandings of professional networks and how knowledge and practices are informed by broader communities; including parents and carers, legal andorganisational communities, and professional development structures.< p>

SchoolSchool of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorKaren O'Reilly-Briggs

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/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. In teams critically examine case studies of ethical teaching issues and make recommendations for improved teaching practice and student learning.

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 and interrogate 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)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaren O'Reilly-Briggs

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Four 7.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only"

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Zoom Sessions"

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Contemporary case study of an ethical, legal and moral educational issue (2250 Word Equivalence)This task will be scaffolded via the learning activities5001, 02, 03, 04
Written analysis of policy and practice (2250 Word Equivalence)This task is in two parts with part A informing the development of part B5001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaren O'Reilly-Briggs

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Four 7.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
" The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only"

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Two 2.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Zoom Sessions"

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Contemporary case study of an ethical, legal and moral educational issue (2250 Word Equivalence)This task will be scaffolded via the learning activities5001, 02, 03, 04
Written analysis of policy and practice (2250 Word Equivalence)This task is in two parts with part A informing the development of part B5001, 02, 03, 04, 05

Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaren O'Reilly-Briggs

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Four 7.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekends during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Classes held on Aug 25th & 26th and Oct 6th & 7th "

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Contemporary case study of an ethical, legal and moral educational issue (2250 Word Equivalence)This task will be scaffolded via the learning activities5001, 02, 03, 04
Written analysis of policy and practice (2250 Word Equivalence)This task is in two parts with part A informing the development of part B5001, 02, 03, 04, 05