EEB425 Reflecting on Professional Practice: Assessment & Reporting (8)
Abstract| This subject will provide opportunities for students to explore professional, ethical and legal responsibilities of primary teachers with regard to the evaluation of teaching and learning and the assessment and reporting of student achievement. Links will be made between this subject and the students' practicum, research and internship experiences. Theoretical and practical aspects of being a beginning and developing teaching professional will underpin all parts of the subject. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Internal | Bathurst Campus | | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EEB425
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | Faculty of Education |
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| EEB417 EED411 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- demonstrate an understanding of the professional, legal and ethical requirements of teaching professionals
- demonstrate an understanding of the theory, policies and practices related to assessment of student learning outcomes at the present time
- demonstrate the ability to make appropriate, fair and consistent judgement of student achievement across the primary curriculum
- have described a range of policies affecting their teaching practices
- have identified and acted in accordance with codes of conduct and ethics of the teaching profession
- be able to describe the impact of, and opportunities afforded by, close community engagement.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Professionalism and professionalising teachers.
- Responsibilities and rights of teachers, children, families and communities (with particular attention paid to rural and Indigenous communities).
- Departmental and professional Codes of conduct and ethics:
- Practices that address issues of assessment - eg consistency in judgement, moderating work samples and planning for authentic assessment of student ability.
- Critically examining current issues around assessment in schools, taking into account a range of perspectives.
- Assessment processes and practices with reference to current trends in learning and teaching eg the Quality Teaching Framework.
- Practice in the use of commonly used assessment tools in NSW primary schools such as CMIT, SWA, BST etc. |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
