Introduction

People use a variety of names when referring to practice teaching in schools. Some of these are: "the practicum"; "school experience"; "teaching rounds";"teaching practice" or "field experience".

No matter what people call it, school experience involves a number of people working together to ensure student teachers develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to demonstrate beginning teacher competencies. It is intended that this practicum page will clarify issues and processes relating to the practicum, ensure successful placements for our students and provide students and schools with the opportunity to give us feedback on their practicum experiences.

The Professional Experience Office is located on the Melbourne Campus at Burwood and Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool campus.