WORK-BASED LEARNING

EDU4WBL

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students complete a culminating placement in their focus area. 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.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

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

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Admitted into EBECE or EBEL

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Programming and planning in early childhood settings

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Arthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S., & Farmer, S.

Year: 2012

Edition/Volume: 5th ed

Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: Yes

Self sourced or Uni sourced:
Uni Sourced

Entire subject or partial subject: Partial subject

Total hours/days required: 20 days – 140 days

Location of WBL activity (region): Flexible

WBL addtional requirements: All students will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this subject.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate the ability to consistently plan and assess whole programs for effective learning.

02. Construct, apply and maintain a safe and challenging learning environment.

03. Employ a range of teaching practices and resources to engage children in effective learning.

04. Undertake full planning and administrative responsibility for a consecutive two week block, inclusive of parent liaison and supervision of support workers.

On-Line, 2020, Online study 1/4, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Claire Philp-Clark

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 19
One 20.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 19
Three 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Professional Experience Proposal (1600 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO4
Professional Experience Portfolio (2400 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4
Professional ExperienceTeamwork is inherent and assessed in any placement requirement.Hurdle requirement - 20 days placement	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

On-Line, 2020, Online study 3/4 , Online