EDUC 7206 - Professional Experience A

North Terrace Campus - Quadmester 2 - 2018

The Professional Experience placement is the central focus of Teacher Education programs. Professional Experiences in Terms 2 and 3, as well as the ePortfolio, constitute the capstone requirements for the completion of a teaching degree program. Professional Experience A (PE A) consists of 12 hours of seminars to prepare for the first of the major Professional Experience placements followed by 20 days of block placement in a secondary school in the DECD, Independent, Lutheran or Catholic sectors. Students are expected to engage fully with their Mentor Teachers? classes and the School community.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code EDUC 7206
    Course Professional Experience A
    Coordinating Unit School of Education
    Term Quadmester 2
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact 20 consecutive working days in schools + 4 wks x 3hr lectures
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N
    Prerequisites Successful completion of Student Teacher Interaction in the Classroom, and Curriculum and Methodology A and Curriculum and Methodology B courses in 2 subject specialisations
    Corequisites Students enrolling in Professional Experience A must either be enrolled in, or have passed, Student Teacher Interaction in the Classroom and two different Curriculum and Methodology A courses
    Incompatible EDUC 6205 Professional Experience 1
    Restrictions Available to MTeaching students only
    Course Description The Professional Experience placement is the central focus of Teacher Education programs. Professional Experiences in Terms 2 and 3, as well as the ePortfolio, constitute the capstone requirements for the completion of a teaching degree program. Professional Experience A (PE A) consists of 12 hours of seminars to prepare for the first of the major Professional Experience placements followed by 20 days of block placement in a secondary school in the DECD, Independent, Lutheran or Catholic sectors. Students are expected to engage fully with their Mentor Teachers? classes and the School community.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Brendan Bentley

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to: APST (Graduate)
    1 Understand, and account for in planning, the diversity for student cohorts and how they learn. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1
    2 Understand and apply the teaching methodologies of their curriculum area(s). 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
    3 Plan for and implement effective and appropriate learning activities. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5
    4 Create supportive and safe learning environments, including the initial development of a repertoire of effective and ethical behaviour management strategies. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3,
    5 Understand assessment and reporting processes, including the provision of feedback to students and other stakeholders about their learning. 3.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5,
    6 Engage with other professional educators such as Curriculum area associations. 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4
    7 Create and maintain professional relationships with teacher-colleagues and school leaders as well as the wider school community. 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    2
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    1, 2, 3, 5
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    1, 2, 3, 5
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    1, 4, 6
    Intercultural and ethical competency
    • adept at operating in other cultures
    • comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
    • able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
    • demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
    1, 2, 3
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    4, 7
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Churchill, R., Ferguson, P. et al. (2013) Teaching: Making a Difference, 2nd ed.,Wiley, Milton. (Note 3rd or online editions are all acceptable)

    Brady, L., & Kennedy, K. (2012) Assessment & Reporting: Celebrating Student Achievement, 4th ed., Pearson, Frenchs
    Forrest.
    Online Learning
    Student will be involved in the ongoing creation and develoment of a professional e-portfolio addressing all 37 of the Graduate Level Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST).
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    There are three instructional modes in this course.  Students attend:
    1. one three-hour lecture (workshop format) per week for four weeks 
    2. complete two hours of e-Portfolio creation online per week for four weeks
    3. complete 147 hours of teaching and teaching related activities in Professional Experience Placements. 
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    WORKLOAD TOTAL HOURS
    1 x 3 hours of lecture for 4 weeks 12 hours
    1 x 2 hours of e-Portfolio creation and development work for 4 weeks 8 hours
    20 days of Placement in a Secondary School
    (includes observation, teaching, assessment, extracurricular, professional development)
    147 hours
    TOTAL 167 HOURS
    Learning Activities Summary
    Schedule
    Week Lecture Topic Learning Outcomes APST (Graduate)
    1 Placement Research and Contact 7 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4
    2 Lesson, Unit Planning 1, 2, 3 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1,4.3, 4.4, 4.5
    3 Assessment 5 3.6, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
    4 Placement Ready 4, 5 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5
    5 No Lecture - Placement 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ALL APSTs listed against Learning Outcomes
    6 No Lecture - Placement 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ALL APSTs listed against Learning Outcomes
    7 No Lecture - Placement 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ALL APSTs listed against Learning Outcomes
    8 No Lecture - Placement 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ALL APSTs listed against Learning Outcomes
    9 Placement Debrief 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ALL APSTs listed against Learning Outcomes
    Specific Course Requirements
    DCSI Clearance, RAN
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome APST (Graduate)
    Professional Experience Interim and Final Report Summative 100% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 All listed against Learning Outcomes
    e-Portfolio Formative 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 All listed against Learning Outcomes
    Assessment Detail
    Mentor Teachers in placement schools undertake the assessment of the Pre-service teachers during Professional Experience B placement. Mentors are required to supervise and report on the Pre-service teacher’s progress by providing an interim report and a final report at the conclusion of the the placement.

    This placement, along with Professional Experiences B and the e-Portfolio are capstone requirements for the Pre-service teachers. All Master of Teaching Pre-service teachers are required to meet the Graduate Level of the APST and evidence of this achievement is recorded through the e-Portfolio
    Submission

    No information currently available.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    GS8 (Coursework Grade Scheme)
    Grade Description
    CN Continuing
    FNS Fail No Submission
    NFE No Formal Examination
    F Fail
    NGP Non Graded Pass
    P Pass
    C Credit
    D Distinction
    HD High Distinction
    RP Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

  • Student Feedback

    The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

    SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.

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