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ETHICAL PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

EDU4EPP

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students will 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. Students 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 p policy, professional ethics, standards and responsibilities of teachers, including community engagement, legal and organisational requirements and professional development imperatives. Students will develop understandings of professional networks and how knowledge and practices are informed by broader communities; including parents and carers, legal and organisational communities, and professional development structures.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Karen O'Reilly-Briggs

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: Online modules including multi-media interactive learning activities, case study research and presentations.

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: EDU3SNL or EDU3ILE or EDU3CAT. Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Bachelor of Technology Education (EBTE, EBTEB), 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 Education (EVEDB, RBEDM) or Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education (EBECB, EBECP).

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: EDU4PWT OR EDU4TTP OR EDU4TT

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: Students will have the option of attending a one day face to face weekend workshop at the Melbourne campus in week 11. To participate in this subject pre-service teachers must have completed at least one professional placement subject.

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Develop knowledge and understanding of ethical, moral and legal frameworks informing teachers professional practice
02. In teams critically examine case studies of ethical teaching issues and make recommendations for improved teaching practice and student learning.
03. Critically examine legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes relevant for teachers in various educational contexts
04. Evaluate compliance and ethical dimensions of teaching practice when engaging with colleagues, parents, carers and communities for improved student learning.
05. Synthesise and interrogate the networks involved in professional policies and legislation requirements in understanding teachers professional practice.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Karen O'Reilly-Briggs

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 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
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

AT1:Contemporary case study of an ethical, legal and moral educational issue (2000 Word Equivalence) AT1 is a critical task and is divided into two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A is group assignment, worth 30 marks. Part B is an individual reflection of the group assignment, worth 20 marks.

N/AOtherIndividualNo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

AT2: Written analysis of policy and practice (2000 Word Equivalence) AT2 is critical task and is divided into two parts: Part A&Part B. Part A is description of incident encountered during professional placement, worth 10 marks. Part B is an in-depth analysis of incident, worth 40 marks.

N/AOtherIndividualNo50SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Karen O'Reilly-Briggs

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 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
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

AT1:Contemporary case study of an ethical, legal and moral educational issue (2000 Word Equivalence) AT1 is a critical task and is divided into two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A is group assignment, worth 30 marks. Part B is an individual reflection of the group assignment, worth 20 marks.

N/AOtherIndividualNo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

AT2: Written analysis of policy and practice (2000 Word Equivalence) AT2 is critical task and is divided into two parts: Part A&Part B. Part A is description of incident encountered during professional placement, worth 10 marks. Part B is an in-depth analysis of incident, worth 40 marks.

N/AOtherIndividualNo50SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Karen O'Reilly-Briggs

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 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
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

AT1:Contemporary case study of an ethical, legal and moral educational issue (2000 Word Equivalence) AT1 is a critical task and is divided into two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A is group assignment, worth 30 marks. Part B is an individual reflection of the group assignment, worth 20 marks.

N/AOtherIndividualNo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

AT2: Written analysis of policy and practice (2000 Word Equivalence) AT2 is critical task and is divided into two parts: Part A&Part B. Part A is description of incident encountered during professional placement, worth 10 marks. Part B is an in-depth analysis of incident, worth 40 marks.

N/AOtherIndividualNo50SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Karen O'Reilly-Briggs

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 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
Six 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

AT1:Contemporary case study of an ethical, legal and moral educational issue (2000 Word Equivalence) AT1 is a critical task and is divided into two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A is group assignment, worth 30 marks. Part B is an individual reflection of the group assignment, worth 20 marks.

N/AOtherIndividualNo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

AT2: Written analysis of policy and practice (2000 Word Equivalence) AT2 is critical task and is divided into two parts: Part A&Part B. Part A is description of incident encountered during professional placement, worth 10 marks. Part B is an in-depth analysis of incident, worth 40 marks.

N/AOtherIndividualNo50SILO3, SILO4, SILO5