EDUC6109

Integrated Fieldwork Studies

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Fairfield High School Semester 2
WebLearn GradSchool Semester 1, Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course introduces students to Teaching within the secondary mathematics classroom and requires students to complete a fifteen day practicum within a secondary school. Students are expected to critically reflect on their teaching giving consideration to their personal philosophy of teaching.

Objectives On satisfactory completion of this course students should be able to:
- Plan a series of lessons within the context of a unit of work that would meet the needs of a class of secondary students
- Apply concepts and methods related to models of teaching and learning such as the Quality Teaching Model
- Deliver a series of lesson within a secondary school that meets the needs of a variety of students
- Critically reflect on their teaching with consideration given to models of learning, teaching and development.
Content - Working within the structure of the K-12 Syllabus in NSW
- Theories of teaching and learning including the Quality Teaching Model
- Application of a lesson design and unit of work
- Role and value of their subject area in society, with applications to teaching in a secondary context
- Common issues related to secondary schooling
- Critically reflecting on educative practice.
Replacing Course(s) n/a
Transition n/a
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge N/A
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : IT Based
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Teaching Methods Email Discussion Group
Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Forums
Integrated Learning
Practicum
Self Directed Learning
Student Projects
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify) Assessment Item 1: Critical Reflection 60%
Assessment Item 2: Diary of practicum and practicum report 40%
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Self Directed Learning: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for EDUC6109