Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  Inquiry in Professional Practice 3: Junior Primary

• Unit Code

  IPP3260

• Year

  2021

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  6

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Ms Beverly Joy ADKIN

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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 ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

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 School Progression Panel.

^ 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://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ECU/detail.action?docID=5474378

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