Professional Experience 1
Overview
This is the first of three professional experience units in secondary education. Pre-service teachers will undertake a 20-day professional experience in a secondary school under the supervision of approved mentors. Pre-service teachers will involve themselves in the life of the school and reflect on their practice and performance in discussion with their mentors and university academic staff. Pre-service teachers will begin to develop their understanding and competence against the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) appropriate to this course stage. Pre-service teachers will be introduced to materials relating to pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and policies relevant to secondary school settings.
Requisites
27-October-2024
08-December-2024
23-March-2025
15-June-2025
07-September-2025
02-November-2025
30-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Critically evaluate evidence informed practices of establishing professional and caring relationships with education professionals, students and families
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of learning experiences
- Critique curriculum documents and resources in relation to effective teaching and learning
- Act in accordance with the standards, codes and policies relevant to the school setting
- Critically reflect upon teaching and learning experiences, including the role of the learning environment
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
Placement |
10.00 |
14 weeks |
140 |
Online |
1.40 |
14 weeks |
10 |
TOTAL |
150 |
Swinburne Online
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
Placement |
17.50 |
8 weeks |
140 |
Online |
1.25 |
8 weeks |
10 |
TOTAL |
150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Experience Report | Individual | 100% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Content
- Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate)
- Code of Conduct
- Code of Ethics
- Confidentiality
- Engagement in a professional experience under the guidance of a professionally qualified mentor
- Establishing professional relationships
- Reflect on teaching performance
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.