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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.
Among the central features of the Master of Teaching course is the interplay between educational research, policy and practice, and the need for teachers to critically reflect on their practices and transform them as a consequence of this analysis. 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. In addition to using research in context, students are expected to demonstrate current knowledge and proficiency in using appropriate ICT tools to engage and support student learning.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Presentations may be complemented with some directed reading. Local, state, national and international conferences and seminars, as well as other professional learning activities through education systems, professional organisations and associations, can be used to demonstrate learning in this unit.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Professional Learning Framework Portfolio Reflections | 50% |
| Presentation | PostInternship Conference | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Professional Learning Framework Portfolio Reflections | 50% |
| Presentation | PostInternship Conference | 50% |
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.
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:
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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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.
Among the central features of the Master of Teaching course is the interplay between educational research, policy and practice, and the need for teachers to critically reflect on their practices and transform them as a consequence of this analysis. 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. In addition to using research in context, students are expected to demonstrate current knowledge and proficiency in using appropriate ICT tools to engage and support student learning.
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.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Not Offered | 1 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Presentations may be complemented with some directed reading. Local, state, national and international conferences and seminars, as well as other professional learning activities through education systems, professional organisations and associations, can be used to demonstrate learning in this unit. A period of professional experience, feedback, reflection, and networking. Regular meetings held to assist in the processes required. All Pre-Service Teachers 18 years of age and over will be required to have a current Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a current Working with Children Check, or the equivalent clearance issued by the relevant State authority.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Review | Project context and literature review | 40% |
| Presentation | Post Scholar-In-Residence Research Presentation | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Review | Project context and literature review | 40% |
| Presentation | Post Scholar-In-Residence Research Presentation | 60% |
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.
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:
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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