Classroom Theory and Practice 2

Course aim

To extend competencies in teaching through critical reflection on their teaching experience and to support students to develop a professional identity that accounts for values, understandings and practices and that espouses a professional commitment to improve teaching/learning.

Course content

Skills of critical reflection and theorising about practice; interpersonal and communication skills; goal setting; unit and lesson planning and evaluation; maintaining positive learning relationships; effective classroom management; assessment; working with diversity and addressing the needs of Indigenous students and students with special needs; ethical decision making, skills of critical reflection, communication and interpersonal relationships; teachers as reflective practitioners and life-long learners.

Textbook(s)

Marsh, C 2011, Becoming a teacher: Knowledge, skills and issues, 5th edition, Pearson Education, Australia

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 4181	Classroom Theory and Practice 1

9 units of Learning Areas

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Workshop	2 hours x 4 weeks
Field Placement (Practicum)	7 hours x 30 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Practicum

Note: This is a non-graded course and your result will be a pass or fail.

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.