Studying online

There are now 3 possible online modes for units:

Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.

Units available in Online Restricted mode have been adapted for online study only for those students who require the unit to complete their studies and who are unable to attend campus owing to exceptional circumstances beyond their control. To be enrolled in a unit in Online Restricted mode, students should contact their Student Advising Office through askUWA

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Unit Overview

Description

In this unit, pre-service teachers will further develop their knowledge, skills and dispositions to differentiate curriculum?for students with a range of abilities and diverse backgrounds. They will learn how to plan for multi-age group learning, and how to differentiate assessments. Pre-service teachers will connect theory and research to practice through completing a formal, assessed?full-time professional experience placement of 20 days, (with the option to undertake this practicum in a regional primary school setting).

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationModeFirst year of offer
Not available in 2023
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) plan and implement learning strategies to cater for students with diverse backgrounds, range of abilities, social skills and motivation for learning; (2) apply content and subject knowledge to establish effective teaching programs that cater for students with diverse backgrounds, range of abilities, social skills and motivation for learning; (3) design and implement a variety of learning, assessment and instructional strategies and resources (including ICT), which

take into consideration students with diverse backgrounds, range of abilities, social skills and motivation for learning; (4) create and maintain safe learning environments to promote positive behaviours, which includes the management of student participation, classroom activities and the safe and responsible use of ICT; (5) assess, provide feedback and report on student learning: Utilise assessment strategies to make judgements about future teaching interventions, and report on students' achievements; and (6) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key principles of the Code of Ethics for the teaching profession, legislative acts and regulations.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) differentiated lesson demonstration and (2) professional Experience Mentor Report. Further information is available in the unit outline.

To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the differentiated lesson demonstration and professional Experience Mentor Report components.

Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.

Unit rules
Prerequisites
Successful completion of
Unit(s) EDUC1014 Introduction to Professional Experience
Successful completion of
Unit(s) EDUC1018 Professional Experience 1: Environment and Relationships
Successful completion of
Unit(s) EDUC2014 Professional Experience 2: Planning for Effective Teaching and Learning
Enrolment in
BH020 Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) (Honours)
Contact hours
30 hours (plus 20 days formal professional experience)
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  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.

Face to face

Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.

Online flexible

100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.

Online timetabled

100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.

Online Restricted

Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.

NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.

External

No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.

Off-campus

Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.

Multi-mode

Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.