EPT317 Professional Experience 3: Upper Primary (6)
CSU Discipline Area: Professional Studies (PROFL)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides an opportunity for students to consider the influences on curriculum, models of teaching and learning and frameworks for planning in the upper years of primary school. Students will utilise the knowledge and experience they have gained in the first two years of the course to further develop their skills in observing learner needs and abilities, and planning for their development and teaching to achieve planned outcomes. The subject includes a professional experience placement of up to 20 days (dependent upon accreditation requirements) in years 3-6 in schools.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
| Internal | Bathurst |
| Internal | Dubbo |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EPT317
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Students attempting this subject should have an understanding of current practices in the teaching of literacy and numeracy in upper primary settings. They should also be familiar with primary school systems, structures and professional expectations.
Enrolment restrictions:
Available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) or as determined by the Course Coordinator.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have engaged in critical enquiry and dialogue about primary curriculum and teaching practices;
- have competently employed classroom and behaviour management practices appropriate to children in the upper years of primary school;
- possess an understanding of planning and organisational frameworks to guide their teaching practice in upper primary;
- have successfully completed a professional experience placement of up to 20 days dependent upon accreditation requirements.
- be developing an awareness and understanding of current assessment and reporting practices utilised in the upper primary school
- have developed their ability to observe learners, plan for learning, teach and evaluate their teaching;
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Up to 20 days (dependent upon accreditation requirements) of professional experience
- Classroom management, behaviour management and quality teacher-learner relationships
- Models of planning in classrooms and schools;
- Planning for and teaching children with diverse needs;
- Assessment and reporting;
- Accessing and managing resources for planning and practice;
- Critical self-reflection and ongoing professional development;
Workplace Learning
This subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 15 days duration.
Up to 20 days depending on accreditation requirements.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.