5416 (v.7) Ed 543 - Field Experience S1

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	1.5
Tutorial:	1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Major features of secondary schools. Theoretical and practice - upper and lower secondary classroom management, teaching strategies and major or minor curriculum programming. Knowledge and skills of management and teaching for lower and upper secondary in a major curriculum area. Preparation, implementation and evaluation of units of work. Communication and relational skills for seondary schools setting.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Practised classroom management, teaching strategies, lesson planning and evaluation procedures. examined and implemented curricula appropriate to the needs of students in a secondary school. Demonstrated an ability to take responsibility for a teaching program of gradual and increased complexity, incorporating student-centred teaching and learning processes that are appropriate in a variety of learning environments. Observed how the theory of teaching and learning is reflected in classroom practice. Worked collaboratively in a team. Selected and used appropriate interpersonal skills and strategies in a range of educational settings. Demonstrated positive attitudes and values regarding teaching, learning and assessment processes.
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). New York, McGraw-Hill. Barry, K and King, L. (1998). Beginning Teaching and Beyond. (third edition). Katoomba, NSW, Australia, Social Science Press.
Unit Texts:	Curriculum Council. (1999). Curriculum Framework for Kindergarten to Year 12 Education in Western Australia. Osborne Park, Western Australia, Curriculum Council.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	This unit is a pass/fail grade. At the conclusion of the four-week field experience, the University supervisor and the co-operating teacher will each submit a written report. A pass in both reports is required to pass the unit. If only one report indicates that the student is competent, the student may be granted a supplementary practicum. If the student fails according to both reports, the practicum needs to be repeated at a different school arranged by the Field Experience Co-ordinator.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y