EDUC 4207 - Professional Preparation (UG)

North Terrace Campus - Quadmester 2 - 2022

The Professional Experience Preparation is a one-week intensive course. The course complements the capstone component of the teaching degree and supports Pre-service teachers achieving their Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) which is assessed during their final Professional Experience placement. The course provides a rich background of learning in preparation for their placement experience and provides on-going development as student's transition from Pre-service to Graduate Teacher. The course focusses on engaging with professional teaching associations and the fostering of professional relationships with teacher-colleagues and school leaders, as well as the wider school community. It prepares Pre-service teachers for the broad range of curriculums such as the International Baccalaureate and to plan and implement strategies for the inclusion of Indigenous content in their teaching practice. The course engages with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia and employers such as the Department for Education, Catholic Education South Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of South Australia as well as other national and international employment agencies.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code EDUC 4207
    Course Professional Preparation (UG)
    Coordinating Unit School of Education
    Term Quadmester 2
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact One week intensive
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
    Prerequisites EDUC 4206
    Restrictions Available to BTeach students only
    Course Description The Professional Experience Preparation is a one-week intensive course. The course complements the capstone component of the teaching degree and supports Pre-service teachers achieving their Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) which is assessed during their final Professional Experience placement. The course provides a rich background of learning in preparation for their placement experience and provides on-going development as student's transition from Pre-service to Graduate Teacher. The course focusses on engaging with professional teaching associations and the fostering of professional relationships with teacher-colleagues and school leaders, as well as the wider school community. It prepares Pre-service teachers for the broad range of curriculums such as the International Baccalaureate and to plan and implement strategies for the inclusion of Indigenous content in their teaching practice. The course engages with the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia and employers such as the Department for Education, Catholic Education South Australia, the Association of Independent Schools of South Australia as well as other national and international employment agencies.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Brendan Bentley

    School of Education
    Faculty of Arts
    The University of Adelaide
    Level 8.22, Nexus 10 Tower
    Adelaide SA 5005
    T: +61 (0)8 831 36824E: brendan.bentley@adelaide.edu.au
    View Dr Brendan Bentley's Researcher Profile here
    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 Engage with other professional educators such as Curriculum area associations. 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 7.4
    2 Create and maintain professional relationships with teacher-colleagues and school leaders, as well as the wider school community. 3.7, 6.3, 6.4, 7.3, 7.4
    3 Plan for and implement strategies for the inclusion of Indigenous content. 1.4, 2.4, 6.1, 6.2, 7.3
    4 Develop strategies for flexible approaches to teaching. 2.4, 3.7, 6.1, 6.2
    5 Plan career goals and maintain professional accreditation. 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 7.1, 7.2, 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)

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    3, 4

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    1, 2

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    1, 2, 5

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    3

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    5
  • Learning Resources
    Recommended Resources
    Online Learning
    Student will be involved in the ongoing creation of a professional e-portfolio addressing all 37 of the Graduate Level <a href="https://www.aitsl.edu.au/teach/standards">Australian ProfessionalStandards for Teachers (APST)</a>.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

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    Workload

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    Learning Activities Summary

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  • 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

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    Assessment Detail

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    Submission

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    Course Grading

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

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    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.

  • Student Support
  • Policies & Guidelines
  • Fraud Awareness

    Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student’s disciplinary procedures.

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