EDST2040

Planning for Teaching

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Consolidates understandings of the nature and scope of the teacher's roles and responsibilities and significant aspects of the various situations in which teachers work. It provides knowledge and skills to plan and implement teaching/learning programs in a range of contexts.

Objectives As a result of this course, students will be expected to demonstrate:
1. Understanding of the elements of curriculum and the relationships between syllabus documents and curriculum;
3. Skills in reading syllabus documents and developing appropriate teaching programs taking into account mandatory policies;
4. Understanding of the management and administrative roles of the classroom teacher;
5. Professional responsibilities of teachers;
6. Knowledge of issues relating to assessing student achievement of outcomes and evaluating teaching programs;
7. Skills in reflective teaching practice.
Content Syllabus and mandatory policy document study
Curriculum structures and Key Learning Areas
Management and administration of classrooms?
Professional responsibilities of teachers
Monitoring, assessing reporting and evaluating classroom programs
Issues in designing, monitoring, assessing reporting and evaluating classroom programs in respect of the National Curriculum
Reflective teaching practices
Replacing Course(s) N/A
Transition N/A
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge EDST1010
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Field Study
Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Examination: Class Test - 30%
Essays / Written Assignments Teaching program - 35%
Presentations - Tutorial Tutorial - presentation - 35%
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Field Study: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 1 weeks