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Unit Overview

Description

In this unit students will participate in 30 days of teaching practice, 15 days in a secondary school and 15 days in an early-years (F-2) primary classroom. Students will be under the guidance of a mentor teacher who will provide assistance in the development and execution of lessons, management of the classroom learning environment and other school-based activities. This professional practice will contribute to students' understanding and engagement in professional learning and capacity to plan for and implement effective learning and teaching for children and adolescents.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationMode
Not available in 2024AlbanyFace to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate the capacity to plan effective teaching and learning activities for young children and adolescents; (2) demonstrate the capacity to implement effective teaching and learning activities for young children and adolescents; (3) critically engage in reflective practices to improve teaching; (4) evaluate and employ teaching resources appropriate for the developmental stages of student learning; (5) critically reflect on strategies for working with parents/carers; (6) develop a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills; (7) apply feedback from a school supervisor to improve teaching practice; (8) demonstrate an understanding of the significance of professional learning, including the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers; and (9) apply core principles of professional and ethical conduct..

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) development of an E-Portfolio; (2) professional Practice Reflection; and (3) mentor Report – Secondary, Mentor Report – Primary. 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 development of an E-Portfolio, professional Practice Reflection, and mentor Report – Secondary, Mentor Report – Primary components.

This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.

Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Rachel Wicking
Unit rules
Prerequisites
EDUC5466 Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum l.
and/or EDUC5460 English Curriculum l.
and/or EDUC5462 Mathematics Curriculum l.
and/or EDUC5465 Science Curriculum l.
and/or EDUC5461 LOTE Curriculum l.
and/or EDUC54 Technologies Curriculum l.
and EDUC5504 Language & Literacy in Early Childhood.
EDUC5502 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
Contact hours
30 days of teaching practice, 15 days in a secondary school and 15 days in an early-years (F-2) primary classroom
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • 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.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.