Professional Experience Early Childhood 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 Early Childhood Final

Unit ID:

EEZED4722

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

Nil

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

(EEZED4721)

ASCED:

070101

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

This unit supports the final professional experience in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) in which Pre Service teachers (PSTs) complete 30 days of Professional Experience in an early childhood centre with children from three years of age to school entry. 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. The PSTs will document their professional learning in Professional Experience Pre Service Teacher Learning Log (Form B) supported by their assigned University Mentor. They will also record reflections on their learning by completing the reflective Self-Evaluation Report (Form C). This will take place in collaboration with their Mentor Teacher.

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 early childhood education in order to provide a strong basis for ongoing professional learning

K2.	Examine the depth, complexity and constraints of Early Childhood environments through observation and participation in learning experiences and through teaching and reflecting on learning

K3.	Consider and apply learning theory and practice applicable to the early childhood teaching discipline.

Skills:

S1.	Reflect upon learning at University and upon learning and teaching practice in early childhood settings.

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 learning community.

S4.	Effectively utilise a broad range of communication modes and technologies in their roles as early childhood professionals.

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 experiences in early childhood settings 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 learning experiences so that children's learning is effectively and clearly conceptualised.

A5.	Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with children, 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)	Hurdle	S/UN
2.	K1, K2, K3 S1, S2, S3, S4 A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 APST 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0	Establish, reflect and evaluate learning goals and professional learning against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in the Pre Service Teacher Learning Log (Form B)	Hurdle	S/UN
3.		Complete 30 days placement in an early childhood centre	Hurdle	S/UN
4.	K1, K2, K3, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3. APST 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0	Complete Reflective Self-Evaluation Report (Form C)	Hurdle	S/UN

Adopted Reference Style:

APA ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency