Primary Professional Experience 3: Evaluating Learning

• • Unit orientation; What is assessment and types of assessment in schools
  • Principles and practices of effective assessment
  • Learning theory perspectives on assessment
  • System wide assessments
  • Constructing different types of assessments
  • Developing rubrics and marking guides
  • Moderation and assessment integrity
  • Assessment feedback
  • Qualitative assessment data
  • Quantitative assessment data
  • Reporting
  • Teaching Performance Assessment: Analysing teaching practice; Professional experience placement preparation
  • Review and Reflection

You won't be able to enrol into this subject if you've already successfully completed or currently enrolled in the following subject(s) as they are considered anti-requisites due to the similarity of the content.

• CUR-EDP323-Professional Studies and Evaluating Learning (No longer available)

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

one of

• CUR-EDP227-Primary Professional Experience 2: Leadership and Stewardship for Diverse Learners
• CUR-EDP226-Professional Studies in Managing Learning Environments (No longer available)

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s)

Additional requirements

• Placement requirements - This subject includes a 4-week professional experience placement in a school. Placements are undertaken on a full-time basis in a continuous block. Please note that all relevant, valid working with children checks and clearances must be provided as requested prior to commencement of the placement.

This is the third in the suite of professional experience subjects and includes both a theory and a practical component (a placement in a school). This subject focuses on assessing, providing feedback and reporting on student learning. It encompasses the principles and purpose of effective assessment through the analysis and critique of different learning theories. The professional experience practical assessment is a 4 week full-time block placement intended to enable practical application of the knowledge and skills gained along with providing further insights into the complexity of the teacher’s role. All required clearances to work with children must be obtained and valid, and all other professional experience requirements met. Both theory and practical components must be passed in order to pass the subject.

To view the Professional Experience Calendar, please see below:

2023 Bachelor of Education Prof Exp Calendar (PDF)

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

• Professional Task (50%)
• Create an Assessment Task (50%)
• Professional Experience Placement (Pass/Fail%)

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