| Effective Term: | 2026/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Education, Arts & Community |
| Unit Title: | Professional Experience: Learning and Teaching |
| Unit ID: | EEZED1711 |
| Credit Points: | 0.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 070199 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
Students will focus on active observations, small group work, interactions with students and staff, and classroom planning, allowing them to begin applying knowledge and skills gained from their university units under the guidance of a Mentor Teacher/Educator. They will complete five days of professional experience in the education setting specified below for their particular course. PSTs are required to engage with and complete the required professional experience activities in collaboration with their school-based Supervisor Teacher/Educator. PSTs will also document and reflect on their professional learning throughout the placement. Completion of these requirements supports reflective practice and the successful completion of the professional experience component of the unit. Education Settings Bachelor of Education Studies: Primary or Secondary Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary): Primary Bachelor of Education (Primary): Primary Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) Early Childhood Bachelor of Secondary Education: Secondary Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching): Secondary |
| Grade Scheme: | Ungraded (S, UN) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| Student is undertaking work experience in industry where learning and performance is not directed by the provider, but support is received from the provider. Fees (provider may charge a student contribution amount or tuition fee). |
| Placement Component: | Yes - 5 days |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | |  | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Connect theoretical learning with the practice of teaching in an authentic education environment. |
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| K2. | Receive and reflect on critical and meaningful feedback. |
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| K3. | Inquire into their own and others teaching practice appropriate to the professional experience setting. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Negotiate professional duties and teaching and learning tasks with the supervising mentor. |
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| S2. | Set personal goals for future learning and research. |
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| S3. | Reflect on strengths and future needs as a learner and as a teacher. |
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| S4. | Document observations and learning experiences. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Nominate, complete and document personal learning tasks that are relevant to the placement setting. |
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| A2. | Reflect on actions related to personal learning in an on-line journal. |
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| A3. | Develop an online professional experience resource folder that includes tasks based on the Professional Standards, as well other learning. |
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| Unit Content: |
This is a professional experience placement in an education setting in which all learning and assessment takes place in that setting. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K2; K3; S1; S2; S3, S4, A2, A3 | Completion of required digital assessment forms. | Hurdle | S/U | | 2. | K1; S1; A1 | Completion of 5 days placement in the education setting specified for their particular course. | Hurdle | S/U |
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