PR502 Professional Experience: Secondary Observation (5 days)
Unit Description
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 observe and reflect on teaching practices and resources that are responsive to curriculum and diverse students in order to maximise engagement, motivation and learning.
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
Secondary Observation entails 5 days in a placement Secondary school during which you will focus on observing and reflecting on how teachers plan lesson sequences and integrate assessment in teaching. You will observe and reflect on teaching strategies and resources that teachers use in response to and to be inclusive of diverse learners when delivering curriculum, as well as strategies used to maximise students’ motivation to engage with curriculum content. Through conversations with experienced teachers you will expand your knowledge of and reflect on strategies used to evaluate teaching programs and lessons and measure impact. 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
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.