EDUC 4207 - Professional Preparation (UG)

North Terrace Campus - Quadmester 4 - 2020

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.

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Course Details

Course Code	EDUC 4207
Course	Professional Preparation (UG)
Coordinating Unit	School of Education
Term	Quadmester 4
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
Assessment	First draft of EPortfolio including: Personal Statement 30%, Membership of a professional Association 5%, links to SACE and Aust Curriculum resources 5%, Unit and lesson plans 30%, Professional Development Plan 30%

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.

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)
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	3, 4
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
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, 2, 5
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	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	5

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.

Recommended Resources
Students are advised to be familiar with websites in their subject area specialisations, where appropriate. They should be familiar with the following:
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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The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
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
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
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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