Teaching in Australian Schools
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- On-campus: 12 hours Face to face+Blended Swinburne online - Nil
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
2023 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Swinburne Online Teaching Period 2 |
Swinburne Online Teaching Period 3 | |
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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
Aims and objectives
2. Consider and compare state and national curriculum documentation.
3. Investigate and reflect upon the roles and responsibilities of teachers at various stages of the profession including an understanding of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
4. Engage in collaborative professional learning and practice.
5. Critically consider issues confronting the teaching profession, including professional ethical and legislative responsibilities, working with parents and carers and engaging with professional and community networks.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On-Campus Class | 2 | 12 | 24 |
Live Online Lecture | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Specified Activities Various | 4 | 12 | 48 |
Unspecified Activities Various | 5.5 | 12 | 66 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Swinburne Online
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.5 | 12 | 150 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
Case Study | Group | 40% | 3, 4, |
Essay | Individual | 60% | 1, 2, 5 |
Content
- National and State Departments of Education
- Relevant national and/or state of territory curriculum
- National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN)
- Government vs independent schools
- Legal and ethical dimensions of teaching including the use of ICT
- Structure of the teaching profession (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership [AITSL])
- Teaching in multicultural Australia
- State and national polices on teaching practice
- Professional expectations of teachers
- Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
Study resources
- Reading materials and recommended reading.