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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.
This unit engages pre-service teachers in coursework and workplace learning in a kindergarten or pre-primary setting. The workplace learning for the on-campus mode will consist of a minimum of 5 distributed days and no less than five weeks in an early childhood setting. The course work examines policy, practice and documentation for kindergarten and pre-primary settings as well as looking more broadly at aspects of reporting and planning across these early childhood settings. During the kindergarten or pre-primary workplace learning experience,pre-service teachers will develop and refine planning, teaching and evaluation skills in order to demonstrate their ability to take on the professional role of educator. Pre-service teachers in the residency mode may complete some coursework in the residency school. This is a Designated unit, involving a placement in a school/centre where students gain practical experience of school life. The placement provides an essential opportunity to connect theory with practice and develop the knowledge, dispositions, understandings and competencies of a beginning teacher under the guidance of experienced professionals. All pre-service teachers are required to be available during the scheduled Professional Practice periods as per the School of Education calendar which is available at: http://www.education.ecu.edu.au/prac and to give a full-time commitment to the school/centre during the scheduled days. All pre-service teachers are required to adhere to the School of Education's Professional Practice Rules and Procedures and the code of Professional conduct for ECU Pre-service teachers which are also available on the website.
Offered for both on-campus and residency modes of delivery.
Students must pass 4 units from ECM4101, ECS4221, LAN4014, WPL4140
Unit was previously coded PLE6110
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
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 WPL4430 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 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. WPL4430 is a designated unit, defined in the University's Admission, Enrolment and Academic Progress Rules as: a unit or unit of competency which a School 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.
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.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Practicum ^ | Workplace learning experience |
| Assignment | Written paper |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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.
This unit engages pre-service teachers in coursework and workplace learning in a kindergarten or pre-primary setting. The workplace learning for the on-campus mode will consist of a minimum of 5 distributed days and no less than five weeks in an early childhood setting. The course work examines policy, practice and documentation for kindergarten and pre-primary settings as well as looking more broadly at aspects of reporting and planning across these early childhood settings. During the kindergarten or pre-primary workplace learning experience,pre-service teachers will develop and refine planning, teaching and evaluation skills in order to demonstrate their ability to take on the professional role of educator. Pre-service teachers in the residency mode may complete some coursework in the residency school. This is a Designated unit, involving a placement in a school/centre where students gain practical experience of school life. The placement provides an essential opportunity to connect theory with practice and develop the knowledge, dispositions, understandings and competencies of a beginning teacher under the guidance of experienced professionals. All pre-service teachers are required to be available during the scheduled Professional Practice periods as per the School of Education calendar which is available at: http://www.education.ecu.edu.au/prac and to give a full-time commitment to the school/centre during the scheduled days. All pre-service teachers are required to adhere to the School of Education's Professional Practice Rules and Procedures and the code of Professional conduct for ECU Pre-service teachers which are also available on the website.
Offered for both on-campus and residency modes of delivery.
Students must pass 4 units from ECM4101, ECS4221, LAN4014, WPL4140
Unit was previously coded PLE6110
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
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 WPL4430 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 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. WPL4430 is a designated unit, defined in the University's Admission, Enrolment and Academic Progress Rules as: a unit or unit of competency which a School 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.
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.
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Practicum ^ | Workplace learning experience |
| Assignment | Written paper |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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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