ECN731 - Becoming a Teacher in the 21st Century: From Novice to Graduate
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | This unit is no longer available |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in E730 |
| Prerequisite: | Students must have passed 12 credit points in E730 course |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | Learning experiences are via the unit site. A minimum of 2 Blackboard Collaborate sessions will be conducted during the trimester. |
| In-person attendance requirements | The unit also includes a required intensive block of 2-days (2 x 6-hours) with practical experience (workshop) that are based at Waurn Ponds campus. Students will also be required to attend a 20-day professional experience (placement) For the most up-to-date advice regarding your placement please see here. |
Content
This teacher performance assessment unit aims to challenge and deepen your understanding of teaching as a profession, through studying the dimensions of teachers' professional lives, including professional relationships within schools and other community education settings. As teachers-in-training you will be assisted to identify the historical, cultural and political forces that have shaped, and are reshaping, the roles and expectations of teachers working for education institutions in the middle and the post-compulsory years of education and training. You will be introduced to new ways of conceptualising your professional practice as educators and trainers of young people in contemporary settings, with a particular focus your developing professional practice and moving from novice teacher to graduate. You will be introduced to current theories of professional development and lifelong learning which will explore the potential of individuals to influence organisational change processes. Finally, you will be made aware of approaches and methods for analysing professional practice within the context of your own work environments and career pathways.
Hurdle requirement
Professional Experience placement (20-days)
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