| Credit |
18 points |
| Availability |
Semester 1, Semester 2, non-standard teaching period |
| Old unit code |
300.414 |
| Outcomes |
Students demonstrate an ability to plan, implement and assess learning programs independently; respond positively to advice from mentor teachers and University supervisors; display increasing confidence and competence in managing student behaviour; demonstrate a reflective practice approach to teaching; undertake all of the responsibilities of a teacher; and demonstrate a high level of professional commitment. |
| Content |
Students undertake an extended practicum of nine weeks from approximately August to November (this period includes two weeks of school vacation).
In primary placements students are allocated teachers from Years 1 to 7.
In secondary placements students teach lower secondary classes in their major and minor curriculum areas and, if appropriate, classes in Years 11 and 12 in their major.
While students have the support of a mentor teacher, a high level of commitment, independence and competence is expected of students at this stage of their pre-service education. Pre-service teachers are encouraged to participate in, and contribute to, the life of the school beyond their learning area. |
| Assessment |
This is determined by mentor and University supervisor reports.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit [See Faculty Rules 11.1.4.7 (BA, BEd); 11.1.29.7 (BEd, BSc); 11.1.43.6 (BEc, BEd); 5.6.12.9 (MTeach)]. |
| Unit Co-ordinator(s) |
Associate Professor Di Gardiner |
| Location |
primary or secondary school |
| Mode |
off-campus |
| Unit Rules |
| Prerequisites: enrolment in a Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching course or combined course; for students in a Bachelor of Education combined course: EDUC3303 Introduction to Teaching |
Contact hours—9 weeks' full-time attendance in a primary or secondary school
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| Note |
A National Criminal Record Check and a Working with Children Clearance must be presented before any student undertakes teaching practice. If a clearance is not given a student must approach the Department of Education and Training for permission to proceed (see 'Professional Requirements' in the Faculty of Education section of this handbook). Students are required to read, sign and adopt a Professional Code of Conduct. |
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- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to change.
- Assistance with study skills, including English language skills, is available free of charge from Student Services for all enrolled students (see http://www.studentservices.uwa.edu.au/ss/learning). Student Services location: Second Floor, South Wing, Guild Village; telephone: 6488 2423.
- Books and other materials wherever listed may be subject to change. Book lists relating to 'Preliminary Reading', 'Recommended Reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available at the University Co-operative Bookshop (from early January) and appropriate administrative offices for students to consult. For first-year units the Bookshop will endeavour to make available photocopies of book lists for individual units. Books marked with an asterisk (*) are available in paperback.
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