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Course description

This course provides an introduction to school life through workshops and 15 days (3 week block) of professional experience. Teaching is a multi-faceted profession and schools are complex environments that are driven and influenced by numerous stakeholders in the educative process. Being school ready is an important first step in the journey to becoming a graduate teacher. The course is designed to generate knowledge and understanding of the school environment, allow preservice teachers to investigate and analyse the duties and responsibilities of being a teacher, including supporting student health and wellbeing, and provides the opportunity to understand the importance of communication within a school context. There will also be a focus on the development of skills for both the observation and planning of lessons, and segments of lessons. Students will be required to reflect on their personal teaching philosophy after their first professional experience. This course is developmental and links to EDUC4615 and EDUC4625, providing a basis for these subsequent courses by demonstrating the importance of creativity and initiative in teaching. As this course contains a professional experience component in a school, all pre-requisites should be met prior to enrolment.

Note: This course runs to the standard Semester 2 calendar for coursework, with the 15 day block professional experience commencing during Semester 2 central examinations.

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