Orientation to Primary Schools

Unit code: AEB3252 | Study level: Undergraduate
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Footscray Park
St Albans
ECE2001 - Practice in Partnership 1
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
AEB3167 - Language and Literacy in Primary
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
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Overview

Partnership experience is the context for this unit. Pre-service teachers bring their deep knowledge of early childhood as they are introduced to the primary school setting, gaining knowledge of AusVELS and how it relates to the developmental, learning and educational needs of children in a primary school.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Articulate and justify the requirements of teaching in a primary school setting;
  2. Demonstrate understanding of AusVELS and how it matches needs identified in early childhood;
  3. Show familiarity with school focused policies and programs, including those focussed on the ethical use of ICT in teaching programs;
  4. Identify the structure and functions of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development; and
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of providing timely and appropriate feedback to students about their learning.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 20%
My teaching philosophy
Assessment type: Assignment
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Grade: 30%
Reflection Praxis Inquiry
Assessment type: Portfolio
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Grade: 50%
Placement portfolio

Required reading

Australian Institute for Teaching & School Leadership 2013, <i>Professional Standards for Teachers: Graduates</i>, retrieved from http://www.teacherstandards.aitsl.edu.au/CareerStage/GraduateTeachers

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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