Units
Teaching and Learning Studies 5: Professional Work of Teachers
Unit code: EDB005
Credit points: 12
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Students will share the responsibility for shaping their beginning career learnings through a process of professional induction with a number of key significant stakeholders. The process will be proactive, collaborative and self determined and students will need to become professionally responsible for developing a professional development program that best accommodates their needs at the close of the teacher education program.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 6TP4 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - 6 Week Teaching Period - 4 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
This unit provides the capstone for your pre-service teaching degree. It focuses on your transition into the teaching profession through a three day conference held during Orientation Week (Semester 2). The unit provides you with opportunities to reflect, focus and synthesise your knowledge and course experiences as you complete your studies and prepaer to enter a teaching career.
Aims
The aim of the unit is to provide you with the opportunity to synthesise your course experiences into a demonstration of the QCT (Queensland College of Teachers) mandatory teacher professional standards.
Objectives
1. Synthesise theoretical understandings and practical experiences into a demonstration of the mandatory professional standards (QCT Standards 1 - 10).
2. Consolidate professional knowledge and establish professional networks (QCT Standards 9, 10).
Content
This unit, through presentations at the Stepping Out Conference and recommended readings, focuses on issues related to contemporary education. The unit includes the following topics: classroom management, child protection, professional codes of conduct and other mandatory requirements for teachers. Attention will also be given to differing teaching contexts, for example, teaching in rural and remote settings and online pedagogy.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
The content of this unit is presented through a scaffolded three day conference which includes a ¿market day¿ designed to provide access to employment options (such as teaching overseas), publishing companies, support systems and professional associations. Internal students attend a selection of keynote addresses, workshops and tutorials presented by experts in the field, system leaders and practising professionals. All presentations are recorded so that Internet students can participate ¿virtually¿. The assessment is practical and is based on your need to demonstrate requisite teacher professional standards for registration. Opportunities are provided for students to collaborate and share resources.
Assessment
There are two assessment items in this unit. Both directly relate to the QCT mandatory teacher professional standards with content drawn from a synthesis of your studies and experiences in field studies. Both assessment items must be completed satisfactorily to receive a passing grade. Unsatisfactory items may be resubmitted.
Assessment name:
Poster Presentation
Description:
Assessment Name: Professional Standards poster and summary
Description: A print or digital poster, accompanied by a summary, which represents students' personal experiences and understanding of the QCT Professional Standards.
Length: 1000 words
Relates to objectives:
1
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Both
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End-Week 1
Assessment name:
Reflection
Description:
Assessment Name: Extended Reflection (QCT Professional Standards)
Description: Reflection on all requisite professional standards based on participation in the annual Stepping Out Conference, required and recommended readings, prior experience in coursework and field studies.
Length: 2000 words
Relates to objectives:
1 & 2
Weight:
60%
Internal or external:
Both
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 4
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Attendance at annual Stepping Out Conference (Internal Students)
¿Virtual¿ attendance at annual Stepping Out Conference (Internet Students)
Required Text
Millwater, J. & Beutel, D. (Eds.) (2009) Stepping Out into the Real World of Education. Sydney, Australia: Pearson.
Recommended Resources:
Millwater, J., & Beutel, D. (2009). Transitioning into the real world of education. Sydney, Australia: Pearson.
Current mandated QCT teacher professional standards and registration requirements (available online from relevant state and national authorities).
Risk assessment statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with the general conduct of this unit. Workplace health and safety protocols in relation to computer use will apply.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 30-Oct-2012
