Professional Experience 3: Secondary

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Effective Term: 2024/05
Institute / School :Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Unit Title: Professional Experience 3: Secondary
Unit ID: EEBED3115
Credit Points: 15.00
Prerequisite(s): (EEBED2115)
Co-requisite(s): Nil
Exclusion(s): Nil
ASCED: 070301
Other Change:  
Brief description of the Unit

This course is the Third in a sequence of four courses of professional experience designed to develop students' competencies as professional teachers. It comprises a supervised teaching experience of 15 days in a Secondary school. During this placement Pre Service Teachers (PSTs) will connect and extend the coursework undertaken at university by engaging in practical and constructive experiences in a variety of learning settings than can include rural, regional and urban localities. They will continue to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to teach in the appropriate school setting. University based pre placement seminars will augment students' exploration of their professional learning and post placement sessions will be undertaken to reflect on the professional experience and assist in developing future learning goals. During this professional experience placement, PSTs begin to explore more deeply the complexities of teaching and learning through their own and the Mentor Teachers practice. PSTs, in collaboration with their Mentor Teacher (MT), plan and teach whole class lessons, develop learning and assessment tasks and systematically reflect on their teaching and student learning. PSTs begin to understand the teaching and learning connections, which form the educational core for learning, by developing professional relationships with the MT, students, other teaching staff and the broader educational community

Grade Scheme: Ungraded (S, UN)
Work Experience Indicator:
No work experience
Placement Component:Yes - days
Supplementary Assessment:Yes
Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment
Course Level:
Level of Unit in CourseAQF Level(s) of Course
5678910
Introductory                                                
Intermediate                                        
Advanced                                                
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
K1.

Contextualise and extend knowledge and skills considered within the Bachelor of Education programs in order to provide a strong basis for ongoing professional learning;

K2.

Gain an understanding of the depth, complexity and constraints of primary school environments through observation and participation in learning activities in a school setting and through teaching and reflecting on learning;

K3.

Know and further understand learning theory and practice applicable to the particular teaching disciplines.

Skills:
S1.

Reflect upon learning at University and upon learning and teaching practice in schools;

S2.

Identify, articulate and explore questions that arise from observations in the learning setting as well as professional reading, research and practice;

S3.

Engage sensitively and ethically with all stakeholders across the school community;

S4.

Effectively utilise a broad range of communication modes and technologies in their roles as professional teachers.

Application of knowledge and skills:
A1.

Set personal learning goals and document evidence of professional practice, professional knowledge and professional engagement as articulated in the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level)

A2.

Bring insights from school-based experiences to Federation University studies and share these in professional conversations with peers and lecturers

A3.

Practise teaching and put into practice feedback regarding personal teaching performance

A4.

Plan, deliver and evaluate lessons so that student learning is effectively and clearly conceptualised and organised

A5.

Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with students, professionals, colleagues and parents.

Unit Content:

Topics may include: Observing and participating in teaching practice analysis and development of qualities needed for effective teaching; Reflecting on learning and teaching and applying developing communication skills and positive Relationships in teaching; Understanding and developing personal learning goals; Developing and trialling classroom management strategies; Implementing effective structures for fostering student engagement in clear, challenging and achievable learning activities; Developing professional organisational and information management approaches; Planning assessment procedures and monitoring student progress in specific curriculum areas; Recognising and studying occupational health and safety issues in school settings.

Graduate Attributes:
 Learning Outcomes AssessedAssessment TasksAssessment TypeWeighting
1.

A2

Knowledge Assessment Quiz Multiple choice questions to determine readiness for Professional experience

Quiz

S/U

2.

K1, K2, K3 S1, S2, S3, S4 A1, A3, A4, A5

Plan, teach and evaluate as per Professional Experience 3 Assessment Report Form A in collaboration with Mentor Teacher.

Assessment Report Form A

S/U

3.

K1, K3 S1, S2 A2, A5

Attend scheduled pre and post-placement sessions Complete pre placement section of Professional Experience 2 Pre Service Teacher Performance Assessment Form B

Attendance and participation Completion of pre placement section of Form B

S/U

4.

A2

Complete Professional Experience Student Pulse Report

Pulse report

S/U

Adopted Reference Style:
APA  ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:
 Standard / Competency