Curriculum, Planning and Assessment for Primary: Practicum 2

EDU20006 12.5 Credit Points Hawthorn, Online, Wantirna

Duration

  • One Semester or equivalent

Contact hours

  • 24 hours face to face + blended + Placement + Swinburne Online

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.

2026 teaching periods

Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 1		 Hawthorn

Higher Ed. Semester 2

Dates:
2 Mar 26 - 31 May 26

Results:
7 Jul 26

Last self enrolment:
15 Mar 26

Census:
31 Mar 26

Last withdraw without fail:
21 Apr 26

Dates:
3 Aug 26 - 1 Nov 26

Results:
8 Dec 26

Last self enrolment:
16 Aug 26

Census:
1 Sep 26

Last withdraw without fail:
22 Sep 26
More teaching periods

2026 teaching periods

Swinburne Online

Teaching Period 3		 Swinburne Online

Teaching Period 1

Dates:
3 Nov 25 - 8 Feb 26

Results:
3 Mar 26

Last self enrolment:
16 Nov 25

Census:
28 Nov 25

Last withdraw without fail:
2 Jan 26

Dates:
9 Mar 26 - 7 Jun 26

Results:
30 Jun 26

Last self enrolment:
22 Mar 26

Census:
7 Apr 26

Last withdraw without fail:
28 Apr 26
Swinburne Online

Teaching Period 2		 Swinburne Online

Teaching Period 3

Dates:
6 Jul 26 - 4 Oct 26

Results:
27 Oct 26

Last self enrolment:
19 Jul 26

Census:
4 Aug 26

Last withdraw without fail:
25 Aug 26

Dates:
2 Nov 26 - 7 Feb 27

Results:
2 Mar 27

Last self enrolment:
15 Nov 26

Census:
1 Dec 26

Last withdraw without fail:
22 Dec 26

Prerequisites

100 credit points 
and either
or
or
or 
 
 
 

Corequisites

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Aims and objectives

In this unit, pre-service teachers will further develop their capabilities as a teacher in the lower primary context. Pre-service teachers undertake 21 days of professional experience under the supervision of a teacher mentor. Pre-service teachers involve themselves in the life of the school and reflect on their practice and performance in discussion with their school mentor and university staff. Pre-service teachers will undertake one-to-one coaching and small group work before taking responsibility for a full class. In preparation for their placement in schools, pre-service teachers engage with material relating to establishing professional relationships and relevant national and/or state or territory curriculum and policies. Pre-service teachers will demonstrate competence against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) appropriate to the course stage.

Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO) 
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

1. Plan, implement and evaluate learning experiences
2. Modify learning environments to ensure safety and to facilitate learning
3. Demonstrate professional relationships with education professionals, students and families [APST 7 & 6]
4. Identify and implement relevant teaching and assessment strategies
5. Critically reflect upon teaching and learning experiences
6. Navigate relevant National and State/Territory curriculum documents and identify appropriate resources to support teaching and learning
7. Effectively integrate, into education programs, elements of the cultural identity and linguistic background of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students