Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  School Based Professional Learning - Internship

• Unit Code

  SPL4157

• Year

  2019

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  60

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Christina Maria NORRIS

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Description

The Internship Program enables final year pre-service teachers to fulfill a diversity of roles and to familiarise themselves more thoroughly with some of the tasks and duties of in-service teachers in a secondary school. This unit comprises three days a week in a school, during which time students complete academic work and some specific projects that involve working both with secondary students and with several professional mentors. A reflective e-portfolio is consistently kept throughout the internship experience. The central focus of this unit of study is on the design, implementation, and reporting of School based Professional Learning (SPL). The SPL articulates the development of educational practice whilst on internship at a school. The unit concludes with a seminar where students share what they have learned on the internship experience, specifically related to AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers 5,6 and 7.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

Students will be a scholar in residence at the placement school for three days per week. There will be sessions scheduled at the University for their internship induction, and colloquium at the completion of their term at the placement school.

Prerequisite Rule

Must have passed PPA4211 with a minimum standard of Highly Competent

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply their acquired knowledge, skills and practices to enhance student learning and positively contribute to the learning environment of their school.
2. Demonstrate a practical working knowledge of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Teacher level.
3. Demonstrate strong subject and pedagogical content knowledge, including in their minor specialisation area, in their planning and teaching at the school.
4. Identify personal teaching strengths and weaknesses and to develop appropriate strategies for professional development.
5. Effectively utilise digital tools, technologies and ICT to promote student learning and increase teaching effectiveness.
6. Engage in an inclusive approach to teaching which recognises and addresses a diverse range of students.
7. Be a reflective teacher, able to evaluate appropriate professional practice within senior schooling contexts.
8. Apply a strong working knowledge of a schools structure, culture and overarching policies to positively shape educational practices.
9. Provide evidence of the effective engagement of students, parents, colleagues and the wider school community.
10. Apply theory and practical experience to contribute to research and scholarly discussion about the teaching profession and/or subject/ content matter.

Unit Content

1. Attitudes and practices that support engagement in a vision for teaching in senior schooling major discipline and in continuous professional growth.
2. Use and application of research in both teaching and learning aspects of the AITSL Graduate Teacher Standards to inform pedagogical decision-making.
3. Current trends and research findings in computer-supported learning and teaching; and the role of digital tools and data in supporting computer-based learning environments.
4. Assessment of students with special needs and from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, using formal and informal strategies (including modifications) across a range of curriculum areas to develop a comprehensive differentiated program.
5. Content-based study in the minor specialisation area: this will vary according to the learning area involved and is accompanied by some observation of and reflection on some classes in the minor learning area.
6. Education policies and the pragmatism of their implementation.

Learning Experience

WIL - Internship, Clinical or Professional placement (off-campus)

Work done in an actual workplace in which the student applies discipline-specific knowledge and skills, supervised by an industry professional separate from an ECU campus or location.

Additional Learning Experience Information

A period of professional experience, feedback, reflection, and networking. Regular meetings held to assist in the processes required.

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.

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