Curriculum and Pedagogy for Primary: Practicum 3P
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- Recommended 8 hours of study per week plus a 20 day placement in an upper primary school setting (between Grades 3 and 6).
2021 teaching periods
Hawthorn
Higher Ed. Semester 1 | Higher Ed. Semester 2 | |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Swinburne Online
Teaching Period 1 | Teaching Period 2 | |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
AND
EDU20006 Curriculum, Planning and Assessment for Primary: Practicum 2
Aims and objectives
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Prepare and appraise learning experiences using a variety of curriculum documents and resources. [APST Standard 1, 2, 3]
2. Design learning environments to ensure safety and to facilitate learning. [APST Standard 1, 2, 3, 4]
3. Demonstrate professional relationships with education professionals and caring and professional relationships with students. [APST Standard 6, 7]
4. Write and evaluate detailed and professional learning/teaching plans. [APST Standard 1, 2, 3]
5. Analyse and reflect upon teaching and learning experiences. [APST Standard 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
6. Critically evaluate curriculum and pedagogical principles in relation to effective teaching and learning. [APST Standard 1, 2].
Courses with unit
BA-EDUPRI/EDUPRI1 Bachelor of Education (Primary)Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
This unit involves up to 300 hours of work including:
Type (On-campus) | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact Workshop Placement |
3 37.5 |
8 4 |
24 150 |
Online activities | N/A | ||
Specified Learning Activities Reflections on practice Preparation for placement |
6 |
8 |
48 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent study Readings Folio preparation | 78 | ||
TOTAL | 300 hours/ 12.5 cp |
Type (SOL) | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact Workshop Placement |
N/A 37.5 |
4 |
150 |
Online Contact | N/A | ||
Specified Learning Activities Prescribed readings Online activities |
6 |
12 |
72 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent study Readings Assignment preparation |
78 | ||
TOTAL | 300 hours/12.5 cp |
Assessment
Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
Professional Experience Report | Individual (Hurdle task) | Pass/fail | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
Professional Experience Portfolio | Individual (Hurdle task) | Pass/fail | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
External accreditation requires that student meet both the theoretical and practical components for all placement units.
General skills outcomes
• Analysis Skills.
• Problem Solving Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Ability to work independently.
Content
• Upper primary school (Grades 3 to 6) relevant national and/or state or territory curriculum policies and documents
• Pedagogy
• Introduction to assessment practices and their relationship to effective learning
• Lesson and unit planning and documentation
• Forming professional relationships
• Self-assessment of teaching performance
• Creating and maintaining a safe and challenging learning environment
• Using a range of teaching practices and resources
• Strategies for supporting students’ well-being and safety, including policy and legislative requirements
• Code of Conduct
• Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
Study resources
- Reading materials.