School: Education

This unit 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.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

  • Unit Title

    Inquiry in Professional Practice 3: Junior Primary
  • Unit Code

    IPP3260
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    5
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Ms Beverly Joy ADKIN

Description

This unit is the third in a sequence of four Professional Learning experiences in which students engage with the early childhood context. Students will collect, analyse and use evidence about children's learning to plan, implement and evaluate a unit of work for children in junior primary contexts. Methods of assessing and monitoring children's progress will also be examined. The concepts of diversity, inclusivity and catering for children's individual needs are also addressed in this unit. In addition to an on-campus component, a professional placement in a junior primary classroom for thirty days will provide an opportunity for students to connect theory with practice under the guidance of experienced professionals.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass IPP1260, IPP2260, LAN1265, LAN2266, ECM2260 and LAN3246, ECS1240, SSE3260, SCE2240, ECS2240 and ECS3260 to enrol in this unit

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded WPL3110

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply and reflect on a range of teaching strategies appropriate for children in Junior Primary contexts.
  2. Apply knowledge of current theory and research of diversity and inclusivity to the Professional Practice.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding that teaching and learning is an act of inquiry.
  4. Examine the use of an e-portfolio as a tool for ongoing reflective practice.
  5. Meet the requirements of the Professional Practice.
  6. Plan and teach using current and relevant curriculum documents.
  7. Practice a range of assessment techniques teachers use to monitor, evaluate and report.
  8. Use appropriate teaching resources including ICT.
  9. Use assessment and evaluation practices to inform future teaching.

Unit Content

  1. Assessment and evaluation tools for monitoring and reporting childrens achievement and progress.
  2. Concepts of planning a unit of work.
  3. Develop an E-Portfolio artefact.
  4. Inquiry and reflective skills for teaching and learning and setting goals for future professional learning.
  5. Planning and teaching with differentiated curriculum, including IEPs to meet individual needs of children.
  6. Teaching strategies and resources including ICT appropriate for learners in a junior primary setting.

Additional Learning Experience Information

The teaching and learning processes in this unit model participatory and co-operative learning strategies used by effective learners. Students are expected to participate in all lectures, workshops, tutorials and/or online teaching and learning processes. Students who find themselves in a personal situation where they are unable to participate should discuss the matter with their Unit Coordinator. Unit information is available to students via the IPP3260 Blackboard Site. The Department of Education Western Australia and cooperating non-government schools/centres have the right to determine "fit and proper persons" to enter and practise in schools/centres. For these reasons, all Pre-service Teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current Department of Education National Criminally Coordinated Police History Check (NCCPHC) and a current Working with Children Check, or the equivalent clearance issued by the relevant State authority before commencing this period of Professional Practice. Students must pass the assessments for the practicum in order to pass the unit. IPP3260 is a designated unit, defined in the University's Admission, Enrolment and Academic Progress Rules as: 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 decided by the relevant Board of Examiners. It involves a professional practice experience. University Rule 26 (6) states: Where a student has failed a Designated Unit, the student shall be excluded from the course unless otherwise determined by the Board of Examiners, and the student's academic progression status will be "excluded". To demonstrate professionalism and respect for industry partners, students must abide by the professional standards set out in the ECU Student Charter and comply with the university policies and rules. School Professional Practice agreements dictate that the student will attend the placement on a full time basis and meet the attendance requirements of the particular placement. The student is to supply a medical certificate for any absences. Where absences exceed twenty per cent of the scheduled Professional Practice, progress in the Professional Practice will be determined by the relevant academic staff member after consultation with relevant school personnel. Pre-service teachers can be withdrawn from the school and the Professional Practice terminated at the request of the host School Principal. This termination will result in a Fail grade for this unit.

Assessment

GS2 GRADING SCHEMA 2 Used for performance and/or practical based units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
Practicum ^Professional Practice Experience
ONLINE
TypeDescription
Practicum ^Professional Practice Experience

^ Mandatory to Pass


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Education

This unit 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.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.

  • Unit Title

    Inquiry in Professional Practice 3: Junior Primary
  • Unit Code

    IPP3260
  • Year

    2020
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    6
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Ms Beverly Joy ADKIN

Description

This unit is the third in a sequence of four Professional Learning experiences in which students engage with the early childhood context. Students will collect, analyse and use evidence about children's learning to plan, implement and evaluate a unit of work for children in junior primary contexts. Methods of assessing and monitoring children's progress will also be examined. The concepts of diversity, inclusivity and catering for children's individual needs are also addressed in this unit. In addition to an on-campus component, a professional placement in a junior primary classroom for 25 days will provide an opportunity for students to connect theory with practice under the guidance of experienced professionals. Designated unit: This professional experience unit is deemed to be a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners. Failure to pass these units may result in exclusion from the course.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Generally, host Schools and Centres require that the Pre-Service Teachers attend the professional experience on a full-time basis and otherwise meet their specific attendance requirements of the particular placement. There is limited scope for ECU to negotiate any deviations from these requirements.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must have passed IPP1260, IPP2260, LAN1265, LAN2266, ECM2260 and LAN3246, ECS1240, SSE3260, SCE2240, ECS2240, ECS3260 and the LANTITE units LIT1200 and NUM1200.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded WPL3110

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Apply and reflect on a range of teaching strategies appropriate for children in Junior Primary contexts.
  2. Apply knowledge of current theory and research of diversity and inclusivity to the Professional Experience.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding that teaching and learning is an act of inquiry.
  4. Examine the use of an e-portfolio as a tool for ongoing reflective practice.
  5. Meet the requirements of the Professional Experience.
  6. Plan and teach using current and relevant curriculum documents.
  7. Practice a range of assessment techniques teachers use to monitor, evaluate and report.
  8. Use appropriate teaching resources including ICT.
  9. Use assessment and evaluation practices to inform future teaching.

Unit Content

  1. Assessment and evaluation tools for monitoring and reporting childrens achievement and progress.
  2. Concepts of planning a unit of work.
  3. Develop an E-Portfolio artefact.
  4. Inquiry and reflective skills for teaching and learning and setting goals for future professional learning.
  5. Planning and teaching with differentiated curriculum, including IEPs to meet individual needs of children.
  6. Teaching strategies and resources including ICT appropriate for learners in a junior primary setting.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 210 x 1 hour lecture10 x 1 hour lectureNot Offered
Semester 210 x 2 hour tutorial10 x 2 hour tutorialNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

The teaching and learning processes in this unit model participatory and co-operative learning strategies used by effective learners. Pre-Service Teachers are expected to participate in all lectures, workshops, tutorials and/or online teaching and learning processes. During the placement, it is imperative that Pre-Service Teachers demonstrate professionalism and respect for industry partners at all times. Pre-Service Teachers must abide by the professional standards set out in the ECU Student Code of Conduct and comply with the applicable University policies and rules. All Pre-Service Teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)) and a current Working with Children Check, or the equivalent clearance issued by the relevant State authority before commencing this Professional Experience. The host School/Centre has absolute discretion to terminate the Pre-Service Teacher's placement prior to completion of the placement. Situations where this discretion has been exercised are typically where the School/Centre has had concerns about Pre-Service Teacher's conduct or performance. ECU may also withdraw a Pre-Service Teacher from placement in certain circumstances. Early termination or withdrawal from the professional experience placement may result in a Fail grade for this unit.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Practicum ^Professional Experience100%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
Practicum ^Professional Experience100%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Core Reading(s)

  • Arthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S., & Farmer, S. (2018). Programming and planning in early childhood settings (7th ed.). Southbank, Vic: Cengage Learning Australia Pty Ltd. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/968797930

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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