Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 4.5 |
Practical: | 1 x 1.5 Weeks Yearly |
Syllabus: | Field Experience to further develop the 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. Practised 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. Worked collaboratively in a team environment. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Arends, R. (2001). Learning to teach (5th ed.). Sydney, McGraw-Hill. Barry, K. and King, L. (1998). Beginning teaching and beyond (3rd ed.). Katoomba, 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. (CD or Text). Curtin Department of Education Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Field Experience Handbook (distributed through the Field Experience seminars at no cost) |
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Field of Education: | 70105 Teacher Education: Secondary | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Pass/Fail |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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