EDST2050

Professional Experience 1

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Not available in 2012

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

Professional Experience 1 is the first in a series of field experiences that allow the student to link theory to practice through stages that are sequential, cumulative and complementary. Students will link theory to practice by observing a variety of children's learning experiences to associated lectures. Students will have the opportunity to plan, teach and evaluate lessons within the context of the specialisation.

Objectives

As a result of participating in this course students will be expected to be able to identify:
1. Attributes of a reflective practitioner;
2. Links between content and strategies in learning;
3. Alternatives in classroom management;
4. The role of literacy and communication in the classroom;
5. The role of the teacher in the context of the centre/school, the system and the community.

Content

1. Techniques in observation and evaluation;
2. Critical and reflective practice of teachers;
3. Observing lessons and classroom practice, evaluation techniques and strategies;
4. Ways in which a teaching experience is constructed;
5. Observing and evaluating techniques of classroom management;
6. Literacy and communication in educational settings;
7. Teacher roles and responsibilities.

Replacing Course(s)

Transition

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Foundations for Teaching
Learners and Learning

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Practicum
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Other: (please specify)

Students will be required to demonstrate satisfactory attainment of course objectives including both practical and written components in order to gain an Ungraded Pass.
Students are expected to attend all professional experience orientation sessions. Attendance of less than 90% will result in students not being allowed to proceed to the professional experience site.