Pre-requisites

None.

Co-requisites

None.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:

• In the context of a placement apply knowledge of students and how they learn to observations and reflections

• In the context of a placement engage professionally, collaboratively and relationally with teachers, students, and parents/carers

• In the context of a placement demonstrate emerging knowledge of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate level and The Victorian Teaching Profession Code of Conduct

Unit Description

Primary Observation entails a block of 5 days in a placement Primary school during which you will focus on observing and reflecting on how teachers respond to students’ diversities and range of learning needs, manage students’ behaviour and support student safety and well-being to create supportive and inclusive learning environments. Through conversations with experienced teachers you will expand your knowledge of and reflect on strategies used create effective, supportive and inclusive learning environments. You will attend a preparation class prior to the placement and a debriefing class after completing the placement, both are on-campus classes.

Topics

Observing students and experienced teachers

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Unit offerings

Face to face: (Demand based)

Please note

The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand, regulatory requirements, continual improvement processes or other conditions.

This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.