DEVELOPING TEACHERS READINESS
EDU2DTR
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In Developing Teacher Readiness, students are introduced to the professional roles of the teacher, learn about the cognitive stages of designing lesson plans based on the Victorian curriculum and develop understandings of pedagogy (PoLT). Students are also introduced to the basic legal obligations and responsibilities of teachers (i.e. code of conduct, duty of care, mandatory reporting etc.). This subject prepares students for placement in schools and educational institutions where students gain further experience planning lessons and seeking constructive feedback. As students build towards half day classroom control towards the end of the 15 days professional placement.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Rochelle Fogelgarn
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: EDU1LLI or EDU1LL and EDU1LNU or EDU1WM. Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Bachelor of Education Secondary (EBEDS, EBEDSB, EBEDSM), or Bachelor of Education Primary (EBEDP, EBEDPB, EBEDPM) or Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (EBTP) or Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (EBTS) or Bachelor of Teaching (Outreach & Community Education) (EBTOCE) or Bachelor of Education (EVEDB, RBEDM)
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: EDU1PAL, EDU2MLE
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | 'The reflective practitioner model as a means of evaluating development education practice: Post-primary teachers' self-reflections on 'doing' development education' | Recommended | Bracken, M. & Bryan, A. (2010 | Policy & Practice: A Development Education Review, Vol. 11, Autumn, pp. 22-41 |
| Readings | Teaching Making a Differenc | Recommended | Churchill, et al. (2016 | Wiley Publication. |
| Readings | Effective Teaching Strategies (5th ed. | Recommended | Killen, R. (2012) | Cengage Learning. |
| Readings | Transforming Teaching Practice: becoming the critically reflective teacher | Recommended | Larrivee, B. (2000 | Reflective Practice, Vol. 1, No. 3, 2000 Online: |
| Readings | Reflective Practice in Teacher Education | Recommended | Smyth, J. (1993 | Australian Journal of Teacher Education. Vol 18. Issue 1. Flinders University South Australia. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Design, Plan, Deliver and Reflect on lessons demonstrating knowledge of learners, content and pedagogy
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, online learning tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Discuss and apply the elements of the Code of Conduct for the teaching Profession
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, online learning tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Understand the mandatory reporting guidelines through the satisfactory completion of the online mandatory reporting modul
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, online learning tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Demonstrate professional growth through reflective practices
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, online learning tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
05. Competently perform a range of professional duties in an educational setting
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials, online learning tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nicole Hayes
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online learning modules (Preparation for Professional Practice) (1500 words) | 40 | 01 | |
| Professional Experience portfolio including guided reflections (2500 equivalence) | 60 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Professional Practice (satisfactorily completed) | This is a hurdle requirement |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rochelle Fogelgarn
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online learning modules (Preparation for Professional Practice) (1500 words) | 40 | 01 | |
| Professional Experience portfolio including guided reflections (2500 equivalence) | 60 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Professional Practice (satisfactorily completed) | This is a hurdle requirement |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Ryan
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online learning modules (Preparation for Professional Practice) (1500 words) | 40 | 01 | |
| Professional Experience portfolio including guided reflections (2500 equivalence) | 60 | 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Professional Practice (satisfactorily completed) | This is a hurdle requirement |