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This is a dynamic course dedicated to preparing future teachers for the secondary education profession. It is designed specifically to develop professional knowledge in both theory and essential practice within real classrooms, and students are provided with all the necessary tools to become successful and confident teachers. The course incorporates proven contemporary teaching and classroom management strategies, curriculum understanding and practical school experience, to qualify graduates to teach in a major and minor area of study in secondary schools in both the private and government sector, and to meet the highest standards in personal ethics and practice to which the profession demands.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Central to this course is an extensive program of Professional Practice in schools which culminates in the Final Professional Practice in the final semester of the course.
To undertake a Professional Practice in a school, all teaching students must have supplied ECU with evidence of a National Criminal History Record Check (NCHRC) from the Department of Education WA. In addition, all teaching students 18 years of age and over must have supplied ECU with evidence of a Working with Children Check from the Department of Child Protection WA. Further information is available at www.det.wa.edu.au/screening/detcms/portal/
All Professional Practices are undertaken on a full-time basis and teaching students are required to give a full-time commitment to the school during the scheduled Professional Practice periods.
Because of its responsibility for the education, safety and well-being of children in schools, the teaching profession demands the highest professional standards and personal ethics. The Professional Practice Rules and Procedures and Code of Professional Conduct for ECU Pre-service Teachers can be accessed at www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/professional-practice
Students may be excluded from the course if they fail the practicum.
This course has been Accredited by: Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).
Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) is required to practice in the profession.
All students are required to have a Bachelor degree with a suitable background for the required major and minor area of specialisation, and provide a personal statement. This statement should outline why they wish to become a teacher and be supported by a resume.
Students must attain an Academic IELTS with an overall band minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0).
Note:
For equivalent test requirements refer to ECU English Standards Policy.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| EDU4230 | Classroom Management and Instruction | 10 |
| EDU4231 | Beginning Teaching: Theory and Practice | 10 |
| Unit from Specialisation | Years 7-12 | 10 |
| Unit from Specialisation | Years 7-10 | 10 |
| PPA4150 # | First Professional Practice | 10 |
| PPA4250 # | Second Professional Practice | 10 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| EDU4232 | Teaching in Diverse Australian Schools | 10 |
| EDU4233 | Becoming an Exemplary Teacher | 10 |
| Unit from Specialisation | Years 7-12 | 10 |
| Unit from Specialisation | Years 7-10 | 10 |
| PPA4350 # | Final Professional Practice | 20 |
# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a Faculty Board has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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This is a dynamic course dedicated to preparing future teachers for the secondary education profession. It is designed specifically to develop professional knowledge in both theory and essential practice within real classrooms, and students are provided with all the necessary tools to become successful and confident teachers. The course incorporates proven contemporary teaching and classroom management strategies, curriculum understanding and practical school experience, to qualify graduates to teach in a major and minor area of study in secondary schools in both the private and government sector, and to meet the highest standards in personal ethics and practice to which the profession demands.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Central to this course is an extensive program of Professional Practice in schools which culminates in the Final Professional Practice in the final semester of the course. Because of its responsibility for the education, safety and well-being of children in schools, the teaching profession demands the highest professional standards and personal ethics.
To undertake a Professional Practice in a school, all teaching students must have supplied ECU with evidence of a National Criminal History Record Check (NCHRC) from the Department of Education WA. In addition, all teaching students 18 years of age and over must have supplied ECU with evidence of a Working with Children Check from the Department of Child Protection WA. Further information is available at www.det.wa.edu.au/screening/detcms/portal/
All Professional Practices are undertaken on a full-time basis and teaching students are required to give a full-time commitment to the school during the scheduled Professional Practice periods.
The Professional Practice Rules and Procedures and Code of Professional Conduct for ECU Pre-service Teachers can be accessed at www.ecu.edu.au/schools/education/professional-practice
Students may be excluded from the course if they fail the practicum.
This course has been Accredited by: Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).
Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) is required to practice in the profession.
All students are required to have a Bachelor degree with a suitable background for the required major and minor area of specialisation, and provide a personal statement. This statement should outline why they wish to become a teacher and be supported by a resume.
Students must attain an Academic IELTS with an overall band minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0).
Note:
For equivalent test requirements refer to ECU English Standards Policy.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| EDU4230 | Classroom Management and Instruction | 10 |
| EDU4231 | Beginning Teaching: Theory and Practice | 10 |
| Unit from Specialisation | Years 7-12 | 10 |
| Unit from Specialisation | Years 7-10 | 10 |
| PPA4150 # | First Professional Practice | 10 |
| PPA4250 # | Second Professional Practice | 10 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| EDU4332 | Diversity and Inclusion: The Differentiated Classroom | 10 |
| EDU4333 * | Assessment, Reporting and Professionalism in Teaching | 10 |
| Unit from Specialisation | Years 7-12 | 10 |
| Unit from Specialisation | Years 7-10 | 10 |
| PPA4350 # | Final Professional Practice | 20 |
# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a Faculty Board has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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