Professional Experience: Final

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2024/20

Institute / School :

Institute of Education, Arts & Community

Unit Title:

Professional Experience: Final

Unit ID:

EEZED4721

Credit Points:

0.00

Prerequisite(s):

Nil

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

Nil

ASCED:

070199

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

This unit supports the final professional experience in the Bachelor of Education in which students complete 30 days (or as required for program) in the education setting specified below for their particular program. PSTs are required to complete the expectations outlined in Professional Experience Assessment Report (Form A). Assessment of PST achievement against all Australian Professional Standards for Teachers is undertaken at the completion of the placement by the Mentor Teacher.

Students will record reflections on their learning by completing the reflective Self-Evaluation Report (Form C). This will take place in collaboration with their school-based Mentor Teacher in the education setting in which the placement occurs (as indicated below).

Education Setting

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary): Primary
Bachelor of Education (Primary): Primary
Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary P-10): Primary or Secondary
Bachelor of Education (Joint Degrees): Secondary – Major and Minor
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education: Secondary – Major and Minor
Bachelor of Secondary Education: Secondary - Major and Minor
Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching): Secondary - Major and Minor

Grade Scheme:

Ungraded (S, UN)

Work Experience Indicator:

No work experience

Placement Component:

Yes - days

Supplementary Assessment:No

Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit.

Course Level:

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 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) and as part of the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment.

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 organized

A5.	Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with students, professionals, colleagues and parents.

Other outcomes:

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	Professional Standards
1.	K1, K2 S1, S2 A1, A2 A3, A4, A5 APST 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0.	Demonstrate achievement of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers - Mentor Teacher records assessment against the standards in the Professional Experience Assessment Report (Form A) which includes confirmation that the Reflective Self Evaluation Report (Form C) has been completed.	Hurdle	S/U
2.	K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5.	Complete 30 days placement in the school setting specified for their particular program	Hurdle	S/U

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