EDUC4088

Professional Preparation 4

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

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

Focuses on the professional preparation needs of a beginning teacher.

Objectives After completing this course students will be expected to demonstrate:
a. an understanding of school structures and the nature of school reform;
b. an understanding of professional development;
c. an understanding of teachers' work and responsibilities;
d. an understanding of the varying roles which teachers play in schools, community and society;
e. an understanding of the importance of school and community relations and methods of communication;
f. an understanding of the professional services and support available to teachers in schools;
g. an understanding of the issues and trends of educational practices and policies;
h. an understanding of the philosophical and ethical bases of teacher behaviour.
Content 1. Professional growth and school reform
2. Teachers' Work
3. Educational Policy
4. Teachers as professionals
5. Philosophical and ethical bases of teacher behaviour
Replacing Course(s) n/a
Transition n/a
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Professional Preparation 1A, Professional Preparation 1B
Modes of Delivery Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify) Assessment Items:

Note: EDUC4088 is presented in compressed delivery form before and after the ten week Internship.

1. Philosophy of teaching and career map (1000 words).
2. Reflective dialogue and analysis of dialogue (1500 words)
3. Powerpoint presentation on meeting the Graduate Standards of the NSW Institute of Teachers
4. Analysis of one aspect of Internship experience (1500 words)
Contact Hours Seminar: for 12 hour(s) per Week for 1 weeks
Lecture: for 6 hour(s) per Week for 1 weeks
Tutorial: for 6 hour(s) per Week for 1 weeks