This subject requires you to do a practical placement, please see Additional Requirements for more information.
Professional Experience 3: Using Data to Inform Teaching and Learning
PostgraduateCUR-MTC5032022
Previously CUR-MTPS503
Course information for 2022 intake
Sift through educational data and analyse it. Bring in information from diverse sources including families, schools, allied professionals and Indigenous student groups. Let this data inform your work on improving the student learning experience.
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- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Professional Experience 3: Using Data to Inform Teaching and Learning
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- research and explain theory for the effective use of data to improve student learning outcomes
- create learning plans based on data and research
- examine data from a full range of sources such as family, allied professionals, class or centre, school and system
- evaluate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student data and proposed actions to improve student learning outcomes
- demonstrate professional practices, knowledge and skills that support effective learning and teaching, the creation and maintenance of positive learning environments that support the diverse needs of students.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
This subject was previously known as MTPS503 Professional Experience 3: Using Data to Inform Teaching and Learning.
This is the third in the suite of professional experience subjects and includes both a theory and a practical component. This subject focuses on principles, processes and impacts of classroom, school level and system data collection, analysis and interpretation. Data relevant to Indigenous educational outcomes will be interrogated, emphasizing an evidentiary approach to program and policy development in classrooms, schools and beyond. The professional experience practical assessment is a three week full-time block placement intended to enable practical application of the knowledge and skills gained. 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 Calendars, please see below:
2020 Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) ProfExp Calendar (PDF, 116Kb)
2020 Master of Teaching (Primary) ProfExp Calendar (PDF, 117Kb)
2020 Master of Teaching (Secondary) ProfExp Calendar (PDF, 116Kb)
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- Dataset Presentation (50%)
- Individual Learning Plan (50%)
- Professional Experience Placement (Pass/Fail)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
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-MTS504-Secondary Professional Experience 2: Assessment and Reporting
- CUR-MTEC502-Early Childhood Professional Experience 2: Planning for Writing, Assessment and Reporting
- CUR-MTP506-Primary Professional Experience 2: Assessment and Reporting
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).
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
CUR-MTPS503 (Not currently available)
Others
Completion of TCAT Note: Student must have completed TCAT to enrol into this unit
Additional requirements
- Placement requirements - The fieldwork for this unit includes a 15-day professional experience placement in an advised education setting. Placements are undertaken on a full-time basis in a continuous block at the specified time.
- Other requirements -
Working with Children check
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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