Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  First Professional Practice

• Unit Code

  PPA2211

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Mrs Carli Anne SANBROOK

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Description

This 11 week Integrated Professional Practice unit (including three weeks in schools and eight weeks on campus), is intended as an orientation practicum. It provides pre-service teachers with the opportunity to develop an understanding of schools and schooling from a teachers perspective, to start to learn the complex role of a teacher, and to critically reflect and prepare for future practicums. During the practicum it is important that Pre-service teachers learn to work collaboratively with mentor teachers, University Supervisors and their fellow students and in a way which makes them an asset to the teachers with whom they are to work and learn. Pre-service teachers are required to be available during the scheduled Professional Practice period as per the School of Education Calendar and to give a full-time commitment to the school during the scheduled days.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded PPA2210

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Achieved a satisfactory level for a first period of Professional Practice, as outlined in the Guidelines, in each of the eight major categories on the evaluation form: Planning, Teaching Strategies, Relationships, Communication Skills, Class Management, Instructional Skills, Evaluation and Professionalism.
2. Completed the minimum requirements in respect of observation, participation and teaching, as outlined in the Professional Practice Guidelines, or as negotiated with the Mentor Teacher.
3. Completed the two structured self-evaluations.

Unit Content

1. Completing structured self-evaluations.
2. Participation in class activities, with the Mentor Teacher taking the class, and the Pre-service Teacher working in a complementary manner.
3. Systematic observation of the teaching and learning processes.
4. Teaching the whole class.

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 PPA2211 Blackboard Site. The Department of Education Western Australia and cooperating non-government schools have the right to determine fit and proper persons to enter and practice in schools. For these reasons, all Pre-service Teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current Department of Education National Police History Check (NPHC) 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. PPA2211 is a designated unit, defined in the Universitys 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

GS4 GRADING SCHEMA 4 Used for undifferentiated pass/fail 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.

^ Mandatory to Pass

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