Student resources
PEO weekly drop-in Zoom sessions
The Professional Experience Team are pleased to now offer weekly Zoom drop-ins focused entirely on placement logistics – not assessment. These sessions are a great space to ask questions and make sure you’re on track.
No need to book, simply drop-into the relevant session listed below.
Some areas we can help you with include:
- understanding what’s required before placement
- InPlace submissions and uploading forms
- placements in the workplace
- self placements
- Paid Placement Grants (PPG), Permission to Teach (PTT) and Employment Pathways
- key dates and processes
- next steps after you receive your school
- how to get support if needed before or after placement.
❌ This is not the place for assessment-related questions – please check in with your Unit Chair or seminar groups for academic guidance.
Please note these sessions will not be recorded.
| Area | When | Zoom link |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood | Mondays at 11am | Join here |
| Primary | Thursdays at 11am | Join here |
| Secondary | Tuesdays at 1pm | Join here |
Individual Development Plan (IDP)
The Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a reflective and goal-setting tool designed to support Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) who may need additional guidance during their professional experience placement. It helps identify areas of concern, set specific goals, and outline strategies and supports to ensure positive progress throughout the placement.
The IDP is completed collaboratively during a support meeting involving the PST and academic staff (typically the Unit Chair and/or Course Director). It forms a shared understanding of the concerns raised and establishes a clear action plan linked to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (AITSL).
The IDP includes:
- A summary of the concerns discussed
- Agreed goals aligned to teaching standards
- Specific actions the PST will undertake
- Support strategies and available resources
- A commitment to next steps.
Once completed, the IDP is shared with the Unit Chair and may be reviewed during follow-up meetings. It is designed to foster accountability, proactive engagement, and professional growth.