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Teaching Development 1: Online PrEx 10 days
Undergraduate | UNE-EDUC106 | 2022
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
FEE-HELP available
Teaching Development 1: Online PrEx 10 days
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- identify and demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student engagement for learning (GTSD 3.5.1, 4.1.1);
- develop classroom observation skills, within the context of student engagement for learning and processes of timely and appropriate feedback, and apply this learning, through critical reflection, to articulate implications for future practice (GTSD 4.1.1, 5.2.1, 6.2.1);
- demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and critical reflective practice as a form of teacher professional learning, its application to beliefs of teaching to construct an emerging personal philosophy of education (GTSD 6.1.1, 6.2.1);
- interpret professional learning data to consider the rationale for continued professional learning and the implications for improved student learning (GTSD 6.4.1);
- identify and explore key concepts related to the roles of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and practice (GTSD 7.4.1); and
- demonstrate a broad understanding of knowing your students, ethical and professionalism appropriate for a wide range of classroom settings and familiarisation with legal and ethics requirements as a teacher (GTSD 1.1.1, 1.6.1, 7.1.1, 7.2.1).
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Developing your teaching skills is far more than planning fun lessons for your future students. In this subject you will be introduced to the foundational theories and principles, and a range of skills and strategies, for effective and evidence-informed student and teacher learning. You will build an understanding of how to liaise with communities, external professionals and stakeholders to enhance and broaden your professional knowledge and practice. You’ll also develop a proactive approach to student and community engagement, and strengthen your skills in regards to quality feedback processes, critical reflective practice, and working within the guidelines of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. You will complete 10 days of online virtual professional experience. Attendance in a classroom is not required.
- Reflection and Philosophy - 2200 Words (50%)
- Online Activity - 1800 Words (50%)
- Online Self Learning Module (0%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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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:
Elective
- UNE-SPE-DEG-2022 - Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary)
Others
Candidature in the Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education Primary.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Placement requirements - The subject includes 10 days of online virtual Professional Experience conducted online which students are required to complete.
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Undergraduate
UNE-SPE-DEG