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Professional Experience 3: Using Data to Inform Teaching and Learning
PostgraduateCUR-MTC6002025
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 24 Aug 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 3 Mar 2025,
- 1 Sept 2025
- Price from
- $4,310
- Upfront cost
- $0
- 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 and provide feedback
- create learning plans based on data and research 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, understanding and skills linked to the AITSL standards, that support, respect and engage learners from diverse cultural backgrounds inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- Why do educators need to use data?
- Theoretical foundations for the collection of data
- What is data? Types of data and data sources
- Data and assessment literacy
- Data systems and how to display data
- Collecting, analysing and interpreting quantitative data
- Collecting, analysing and interpreting qualitative data
- Making decisions based on data: Strategies and practices for using classroom data
- Demonstrating impact using data; research considerations
- Professional learning: Assessment data resources
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 learning environment, school level and system data collection, analysis and interpretation. Data relevant to Indigenous educational outcomes will be interrogated, emphasising an evidentiary approach to program and policy development in learning environments, schools and beyond. The professional experience practical assessment is a four 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 unit.
To view the Professional Experience Calendars, please see below:
2025 Master of Teaching Prof Exp Calendar (PDF)
2025 Graduate Diploma in Education Prof Exp Calendar (PDF)
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- Using data to inform teacher professional development (50%)
- Professional Experience Placement
- Individual Learning Plan Design (50%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- CUR-EDP-GDI-2025 - Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary Education)
- CUR-EDS-GDI-2025 - Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary Education)
- CUR-MTE-MAS-2025 - Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
- CUR-PRI-MAS-2025 - Master of Teaching (Primary Education)
- CUR-SEC-MAS-2025 - Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
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-MTP506-Primary Professional Experience 2: Assessment and Reporting
- CUR-MTS504-Secondary Professional Experience 2: Assessment and Reporting
- CUR-MTEC502-Early Childhood Professional Experience 2: Planning for Writing, 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).
Additional requirements
- Placement requirements - The fieldwork for this unit includes a professional experience placement in a school. The placement must be undertaken on a full-time basis in a continuous block. Other Details - Please note that all relevant, valid working with children checks and clearances must be provided as requested prior to commencement of the placement.
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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Student feedback
8 student respondents between 26 May - 16 June 2025.
62%of students felt the study load was manageable
75%of students felt this subject helped them gain relevant skills
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary Education)
PostgraduateCUR-EDP-GDI
Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary Education)
PostgraduateCUR-EDS-GDI
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
PostgraduateCUR-MTE-MAS
Master of Teaching (Primary Education)
PostgraduateCUR-PRI-MAS
Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
PostgraduateCUR-SEC-MAS