Learning outcome
1.1

1. Know students and how they learn

1.2

2. Know the content and how to teach it

2.1

3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning

2.2

4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments

2.3

5. Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

3.1

6. Engage in professional learning

3.2

7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community

A1

Participate in a 20 day professional experience in an early childhood setting. Receive report from classroom mentor teacher on identified Graduate Level Standards.

A2

Present evidence of development towards professional readiness. STs will use multiple forms of evidence (including mentor teachers classroom observations, curriculum documentation, child/parent/carer feedback, personal journals and classroom artefacts) to demonstrate effective professional learning and classroom practice.

A3

Describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/carers in the educative process.

K1

Examine the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, National Quality Standards and relevant curriculum (EYLF and VEYLDF) and understand how they can be used to enhance professional practice.

K2

Reflect on relevant Codes of Ethics (Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics) for teachers and the impact on practice.

K3

Understand the legal responsibilities of teachers including Duty of Care.

K4

Describe a broad range of strategies for involving parents/carers in the educative process.

K5

Examine the role of professional associations and unions in education.

K6

Investigate the responsibilities and roles associated with being a member of a professional learning community.

K7

Conceptualise what matters most in our personal evolving professional identity.

K8

Transfer knowledge created across the program to professional practice.

S1

Critically reflect on links between theory, professional practice and personal experiences; share personal thoughts, opinions and experiences; and listen actively to others.

S2

Demonstrate and develop teaching knowledge and skills through a 20 day professional placement, reflect critically on practice and actively seek and understand feedback.

S3

Develop teaching and learning goals based on the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers; National Quality Standards; EYLF and VEYLDF, collect evidence, identify what has been achieved and consider next steps for professional learning.

S4

Communicate effectively with colleagues in the University setting and in education and community contexts.

S5

Manage, organise and use documentation including professional readings and resources.

S6

Use online forums to share resources and strategies.