12497 (v.3) Ed 643 - Teacher Professional Development

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Focus on the theories, processes and applications of teacher professional development. Special attention is given to appraisal and supervision, collegiality and effective group work practices. Examination of current initiatives with a particular focus on reflective practice, coaching and mentoring. Participants develop the knowledge and skills needed to facilitate the professional growth of others.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Identified the changing nature of teachers work, professional career patterns and school reform. Understood how the changing profession of teaching is influencing contemporary teacher professionaldevelopment. Described the characteristics of lifelong learning and the education of adults. Understood professional development from an adult education perspective. Described the attributes of successful teacher professional development programs. Appreciated the need for evaluating professional development and understood and the procedures for conducting such evaluations.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Aspin, D. (2001). International Handbook of Lifelong Learning. Netherlands, Kluwer Academic Publishers. Bell. L. and Day, C. (1991). Managing the Professional Development of Teachers. England, Open University Press. Burgess, R.G. (1993). Implementing In-Service Education. London, Falmer Press. CERI. (1998). Staying Ahead - In-Service Training and Teacher Professional Development. Paris Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. Day, C., Calderhead, J. and Denicolo, P. (1993). Research on Teacher Thinking - Understanding Professional Development. London, The Falmer Press. Field, J. and Leicester, M. (2000). Lifelong Learning - Education Across the Lifespan. London, Routledge.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment 1 30%, Examination 30%, Assignment 2 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y Y   2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y