EPT218 Student Learning & Engagement (8)
Abstract
This subject examines the nature of the school environment and introduces pre-service teachers to the way in which teachers communicate in this environment. Pre-service teachers will utilize the knowledge and experience that they have gained including observation and identification of learner needs and abilities. Pre-service teachers will undertake 17 days in a school setting, 15 days of placement and 2 introductory days to observe, evaluate, devise, and utilize a range of teaching strategies and resources
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 2 | Internal | Albury-Wodonga Campus | Internal | Bathurst Campus | Internal | Port Macquarie | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EPT218
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | SY/US | School of Education |
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Enrolment restrictions
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education (K-12), Bachelor of Education (Health & PE), Bachelor of Outdoor Education or as approved by the Course Director. |
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Prerequisite(s) |
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LIT101 or LIT114 or LIT124 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have knowledge of key research literature in teaching practice;
- have knowledge of key research literature in to student learning;
- develop a range of questioning skills;
- develop skills in emotional response and value clarification;
- develop skills in verbal and non-verbal communication;
- develop an awareness of current models of teaching in schools with a view to developing their own teaching style;
- engage in critical enquiry and dialogue with a range of educational professionals such as subject coordinator, university liaison officer and associate teacher;
- demonstrate knowledge of the Professional Teaching Standards;
- complete the required number of days in a school setting.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Teaching and Learning Theories;
- value clarification skills;
- verbal and non-verbal communication;
- fifteen days of placement in a school setting;
- two days of observations in a school setting;
- participate in teaching sessions and reflect on those sessions;
- role of reflective practice in teaching and learning;
- Professional Teaching Standards.
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Work Place LearningThis subject contains a Compulsory Workplace Learning component of 15 to 17 days duration.
This subject will involve 17 days in a school setting, 15 days of placement and 2 introductory days.
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.