EPT442 Professional Experience 2 (8)
Prerequisite: EPT441
Corequisite: EMH442 or EML442 or EML444 or EML446 or EMM442 or EMR442 or EMS442 or EMT444 or EMT445 or ETL401EMA442 or
Enrolment Restriction: Entry into the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary), Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary), Bachelor of Education (TAS), Bachelor of Education (Health and PE), Bachelor of Education (Sec Maths) or as determined by the course coordinator.
This is an on-site (school-based) practicum in the student's chosen area of specialisation. The subject will provide students with an opportunity to consolidate their knowledge and to demonstrate self-sufficiency and independence as a beginning teacher in a secondary context through active participation in the teaching and learning process. The students will be supported and mentored in their efforts to apply their knowledge and skills by experienced curriculum professionals.
Preservice teachers will be required to successfully complete the professional experience program and submit a critical professional commentary for final terms of this subject. This subject will allow students to demonstrate their active engagement as new professionals and meet the accreditation requirements of the NSWIT in respect of Graduate Teaching Standards.