| Area: | Department of Education |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.5 |
| Practical: | 1 x 1.5 Weeks Yearly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 301183 (v.2) Ed 127(E) - Professional Practice II (ECE) or any previous version
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301188 (v.2) Ed 246(E) - Professional Practice III (ECE) or any previous version
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301755 (v.3) Ed 245(E) - Teaching and Learning Processes III (ECE) or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Field experience to develop planning, management, teaching, personal and interpersonal skills required of beginning teachers. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Furthered formal teaching experience at their chosen levels. Practiced classroom management, teaching strategies, lesson planning and evaluation. Examined and implemented Curricula appropriate to their level of teaching. Demonstrated their ability to take responsibility for a teaching program of gradual and increased complexity, demonstrating student-centred teaching and learning processes that are appropriate in formal and informal learning environments. Observed how theoretical aspects of teaching and learning are reflected in classroom practice. Developed diagnostic teaching skills and the skills to assess and evaluate students with diverse needs. Collaboratively worked in a team environment. |
| 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: | Arends, R. (2001). Learning to Teach. (fifth edition). Sydney, McGraw Hill. Barry, K. and King, L. (1998). Beginning Teaching and Beyond. (third edition). Katoomba, Social Science Press. DECS. (1996). Foundation Areas of Learning - Curriculum Framework for Early Childhood Settings. Adelaide, Department of Education South Australia. |
| Unit Texts: | Curriculum Council. (1999). Curriculum Framework for Kindergarten to Year 12 Education in Western Australia. Osbourne Park, Curriculum Council. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | This is by Pass/Fail assessment - Reports from the co-operating teacher and the university supervisor. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Special Trimester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Esperance Community College | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
