Curriculum, Planning and Assessment for Primary: Practicum 2
Overview
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.
Requisites
Rule
100 Credit Points
AND
COM10003 or EDU10026
AND
EDU10001 or EDU10027
26-May-2024
09-June-2024
06-October-2024
27-October-2024
09-February-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Plan, implement and evaluate learning experiences
- Modify learning environments to ensure safety and to facilitate learning
- Demonstrate professional relationships with education professionals, students and families [APST 7 & 6]
- Identify and implement relevant teaching and assessment strategies
- Critically reflect upon teaching and learning experiences
- Navigate relevant National and State/Territory curriculum documents and identify appropriate resources to support teaching and learning
- Effectively integrate, into education programs, elements of the cultural identity and linguistic background of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Teaching methods
Swinburne Online
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placement Placement | 37.50 | 4 weeks | 150 |
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 12.50 | 12 weeks | 150 |
| TOTAL | 300 |
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live Online Lecture | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| On-campus Class | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Placement Placement | 37.50 | 4 weeks | 150 |
| Specified Activities Various | 4.00 | 12 weeks | 48 |
| Unspecified Activities Various | 5.50 | 12 weeks | 66 |
| TOTAL | 300 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Experience Portfolio | Individual | 0% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
| Report | Individual | 0% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
Content
- Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate) Standards 1 – 7
- Code of Ethics
- Engagement in a professional practicum under the guidance of a mentor teacher
- Lower primary school (Foundation to Grade 2) curriculum policies and documents
- Introduction to assessment practices and their relationship to effective learning
- Lesson 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
- Strategies for evaluating learning and teaching programs to improve learning
- Applying ICT strategies to engage literacy and numeracy teaching
- Code of Conduct
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.