278420

Teaching Experience I

A preparation for professional practice in school contexts, through teaching, critical self-reflection and evaluation of practice. Students will critique theory, content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in light international research.

Course code

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278420

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

400-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Primary Teaching

Course planning information

Course notes

Students must be selected into the GradDipTchg (Primary) qualification. The Semester Two offering is available to GradDipTchg (Primary) students who fail 278.420 in Semester One only.

In order to pass the course a student must complete each of the assessment parts to a satisfactory level, that is, obtain a pass for both assessments.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Undertake and reflect on the role of a professional teacher in a range of school contexts.
  • 2 Apply and evaluate a range of strategies that promote learning.
  • 3 Plan, implement and critically evaluate learning plans for diverse learners.
  • 4 Demonstrate a critical awareness and application of assessment practices for promoting learning.
  • 5 Critically reflect on and evaluate effectiveness of own professional teaching practice.
  • 6 Apply and critically evaluate a range of strategies to manage student behaviour.
  • 7 Apply and evaluate pedagogical content and curriculum knowledge.
  • 8 Communicate effectively (in written and oral formats), using accurate and appropriate language conventions for clarity and purpose.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Portfolio 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 0%
Portfolio 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

There are no set texts for this course.

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