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.
2022 teaching periods
Swinburne Online Teaching Period 2 |
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Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Swinburne Online Teaching Period 3 |
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Prerequisites
237.5 cp from BA-EDUPRI/EDUPRI1 Bachelor of Education (Primary)AND
EDU30015 Curriculum and Pedagogy for Primary: Practicum 3P.
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.
Courses with unit
BA-EDUPRI1 Bachelor of Education (Primary)BA-EDUPRI Bachelor of Education (Primary)
DP-EDU Diploma of Education Studies
AB-EDU Associate Degree of Education
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type (On-campus) | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact Seminar |
2 |
6 |
12 |
Online Contact Online | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Specified Learning Activities Prescribed readings Online activities |
4 |
12 |
48 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent study Readings Assignment preparation |
6.5 |
12 |
78 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Type (SOL) | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact | N/A | ||
Online Contact | N/A | ||
Specified Learning Activities Prescribed readings Online activities | 6 | 12 | 72 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent study Readings Assignment preparation | 6.5 | 12 | 78 |
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
• 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.