Key facts
UNE unit code: EDUC106
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Developing your teaching skills is far more than planning fun lessons for your future students. In this unit you will be introduced to the foundational theories and principles, and a range of skills and strategies, for effective and evidence-informed student and teacher learning.
You will build an understanding of how to liaise with communities, external professionals and stakeholders to enhance and broaden your professional knowledge and practice. You’ll also develop a proactive approach to student and community engagement, and strengthen your skills in regards to quality feedback processes, critical reflective practice, and working within the guidelines of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
You will complete 10 days of online virtual professional experience.
Attendance in a classroom is not required.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 1 | Online |
Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
The unit includes 10 days of online virtual Professional Experience conducted online which students are required to complete.
Attendance in a classroom is not required.
This unit addresses Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Stage, otherwise referred to as Graduate Teacher Standard Descriptors (GTSD).
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- identify and demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student learning (GTSD 3.5.1, 4.1.1);
- conduct classroom observations that are focused on student engagement and delivering appropriate feedback. Students will also reflect on how they might use what they observe to guide their future teaching (GTSD 4.1.1, 5.2.1, 6.2.1);
- demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers in supporting critical reflective practice. Students will also use reflective practices to begin to develop a personal philosophy of education (GTSD 6.1.1, 6.2.1);
- interpret professional learning data to consider the need for continued professional learning, and the implications for improved student learning (GTSD 6.4.1);
- identify and explore how professionals and community representatives can be involved in broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and practice (GTSD 7.4.1); and
- demonstrate a broad understanding of ‘knowing your students’, ‘ethics and professionalism’, and be familiar with the legal and ethical requirements of teaching (GTSD 1.1.1, 1.3.1, 1.5.1, 1.6.1, 7.1.1, 7.2.1).
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Online Activity. Relates to GTSD: 3.5.1, 4.1.1, 5.2.1, 6.2.1). Students must contribute compulsory Weekly Learning Community Forum posts as part of this assessment task. If these are not passed the assessment task overall will be assessed as a Fail. No. Words: 1800 |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 60% | All offerings | E-portfolio. Relates to GTSD: 1.3.1, 1.5.1, 1.6.1, 6.1.1, 6.4.1, 7.4.1). No. Words: 2200 |
Assessment 3 | Yes | All offerings | Online self-learning module for professional experience. Completion is compulsory to obtain a 'Satisfied Requirement' (SR) for professional experience. Relates to GTSD: 1.1.1, 1.6.1, 7.1.1 7.2.1 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
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Good Universities Guide 2024Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.
We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*
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