EDUC4087

Primary Professional Preparation 4

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Focuses on the professional preparation needs of a beginning teacher in a K-6 setting.

Objectives

After completing this subject students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of:
a. school structures and the nature of school reform;
b. the methods of authentic professional development;
c. teachers' work and responsibilities;
d. the varying roles which teachers play in schools, community and society;
e. the importance of school and community relations and methods of communication;
f. the professional services and support available to teachers in schools;
g. the issues and trends of educational practices and policies; and
h. the social, legal and ethical consequences of teacher action.

Content

1. Professional growth and school reform
2. Teachers' work
3. Educational policy
4. Teachers as professionals
5. Technology and online pedagogies
6. Beginning to teach

Replacing Course(s)

N/A

Transition

N/A

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

EDUC2048, EDUC2049, EDUC3142

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Self Directed Learning

Assessment Items

Other: (please specify)	Professional Portfolio: Part 1 40% Students must pass each assessment item to pass the course.
Other: (please specify)	Professional Portfolio: Part 2 60% Students must pass each assessment item to pass the course.

Contact Hours

Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 6 weeks
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 6 weeks

Compulsory Components