Succeeding On Your Placement

Unit code: EEC2000 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
EEC1108 - Literacy Across the Continuum 1; and
EEC1111 - Personal and Professional Learning for Teaching
Successful completion of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE)** for students enrolled in EBED and EBPE only.
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

In this unit, students will develop a clear understanding of the skills, knowledge and understanding of placement and its role in the course. The unit will enable students to understand their role and that of the mentor while on placement. Students will unpack the Essentials of placement document and will explore the key issues that arise during placement. The unit aims to support students in succeeding on their placements.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Exhibit an understanding of the essential understandings and expectations required for placement;
  2. Begin their journey to becoming reflexive practitioners;
  3. Explore the importance of building relationships with students and mentors on placement; and,
  4. Identify potential pitfalls on placements and what to do, who can support and how to handle difficult situations.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Exercise
|
Grade: 30%
PMI - Inquiry Focus: How do teachers create learning environments?
Assessment type: Journal
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Grade: 40%
A digital chronicle of the teaching and learning journey as a pre-service teacher.
Assessment type: Poster
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Grade: 30%
Annotated concept map that identifies the key features, attributes and skills of PST and classroom student.

Required reading

Readings will be provided by the facilitator representative of knowledge and issues associated with the current frameworks of teaching. Links to recommended readings and resources for this unit will be provided to students via the Learning Management System (VU Collaborate).

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Education (Primary)
EBPE | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years

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