ED3101:08
Primary Curriculum and Teaching Studies 1
Townsville
Prerequisites: (LD2220 or ED2101) (PD2210 or ED2111)
Inadmissable Subject Combination: ED3090 ED3092 ED3093 ED3190 ED3190 ED3191 ED3191 ED3201
36 teleconferences, 25 days field work. Full year
Available to RATEP students only.
Staff: Dr P McNally.
This subject assists students to develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary for teaching competently within P-10 curriculum, with particular emphasis on science, physical education and social education. A central component is 25 days of professional experience.
Learning Objectives:
- to develop competence in the use of the instructional skills and strategies required of a teacher in the P-10 curriculum. These include, among others, the ability to plan, implement those plans, evaluate children’s progress towards curriculum objectives and to establish and manage an effective learning environment;
- to develop the particular instructional competence needed to achieve equity in educational outcomes for a diverse group of children within science, physical education and social education;
- to develop a reflective and analytical view of teaching, and especially the students’ own teaching;
- to develop the ability and desire to work collaboratively with colleagues (student teachers, supervising teachers during professional experience) as a basis for long-term professional development.
Assessment: Semester 1 — social education project (25%); micro teaching report (10%); examination physical education (25%); Semester 2 — learning centre (15%); examination science education (25%). Assessment in this subject for all students enrolled in an education program shall be in accordance with the Assessment of Professional Experience Policy as specified in the student handbook.
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