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<p>This unit supports the final professional experience in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), where Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) complete 30 days of professional experience in an early childhood centre with children from three years of age to school entry. Expectations of this placement align with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and are assessed by the Mentor Teacher at the completion of the placement. Throughout the placement, PSTs will reflect upon and document their professional learning with support from their assigned mentors. This final placement provides PSTs with authentic opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge they have developed throughout their course of study.</p>
<p>Throughout the placement, PSTs are required to complete designated professional learning activities in collaboration with their assigned mentors.</p>
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<p>This unit supports the final professional experience in the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education), where Pre-Service Teachers (PSTs) complete 30 days of professional experience in an early childhood centre with children from three years of age to school entry. Expectations of this placement align with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and are assessed by the Mentor Teacher at the completion of the placement. Throughout the placement, PSTs will reflect upon and document their professional learning with support from their assigned mentors. This final placement provides PSTs with authentic opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge they have developed throughout their course of study.</p> <p>Throughout the placement, PSTs are required to complete designated professional learning activities in collaboration with their assigned mentors.</p>
Unit content
<p>This is a professional experience placement in an education setting in which all learning and assessment takes place in that setting.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070101 - Teacher Education: Early Childhood
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 2</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 4</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
225
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/eccel4722">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EEZED4722" target="_blank">EEZED4722</a>"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Contextualise and extend knowledge and skills considered within the early childhood education context in order to provide a strong basis for ongoing professional learning</p>
K2
<p>Examine the depth, complexity and constraints of Early Childhood environments through observation and participation in learning experiences and through teaching and reflecting on learning</p>
K3
<p>Consider and apply learning theory and practice applicable to the early childhood teaching discipline.</p>
S1
<p>Reflect upon learning at University and upon learning and teaching practice in early childhood settings.</p>
S2
<p>Identify, articulate and explore questions that arise from observations in the learning setting as well as professional reading, research and practice.</p>
S3
<p>Engage sensitively and ethically with all stakeholders across the learning community.</p>
S4
<p>Effectively utilise a broad range of communication modes and technologies in their roles as early childhood professionals.</p>
A1
<p>Set personal learning goals and document evidence of professional practice, professional knowledge and professional engagement as articulated in the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level) and as part of the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment.</p>
A2
<p>Bring insights from experiences in early childhood settings to Federation University studies and share these in professional conversations with peers and lecturers.</p>
A3
<p>Practise teaching and put into practice feedback regarding personal teaching performance.</p>
A4
<p>Plan, deliver and evaluate learning experiences so that children's learning is effectively and clearly conceptualised.</p>
A5
<p>Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with children, professionals, colleagues and parents.</p>
Assessment
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<p><em>Demonstrate achievement of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers through the completion and submission of required online assessment forms by PST and school mentor/supervising teacher.</em></p>
<p>Hurdle</p>
<p>S/UN</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5
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<p>Successful completion of 30 days placement as verified through:</p><p>Weekly time sheet (Form D) completed by PST and verified by Agency Director.</p>
<p>Hurdle</p>
<p>S/UN</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5
Supplementary assessment available:
No
FedTASK
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070101 - Teacher Education: Early Childhood
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 2</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p> <p><strong>Teaching Period 4</strong><p>Federation University Online</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Ungraded (e.g. S-Satisfactory, UN-Unsatisfactory)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
225
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/eccel4722">View unit fees</a>
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