Unit Catalogue

In this unit, preservice teachers undertake 20 days of professional experience in a primary classroom under the guidance of a mentor teacher. This professional experience contributes to the development of a preservice teacher by working towards the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. During placement, preservice teachers need to enact the code of ethics and conduct for teachers; apply and reflect upon approaches to the teaching, learning and assessment of primary students; and engage professionally and collaboratively with colleagues. In addition, to the prescribed teaching roles for this placement, preservice teachers are required to plan and teach a sequence of lessons, demonstrating content and pedagogical knowledge. Specific assessable activities are undertaken during this placement. All assessment tasks must be satisfactorily completed to pass this unit.