Details for EXP450 Practicum A

In this final practicum subject, students will analyse learners’ needs in K-6 education, promote diversity and inclusion, as well as engage in continued professional learning. Students will take full responsibility for a classroom and develop more fully a range of skills, knowledge and attitudes more closely related to those of beginning teaching.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: EXP450
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Evaluate presenting and underlying problems and think strategically about possible explanations – individual, systemic, cultural, psychological and spiritual;
2. Work with individual autonomy and as part of a team; use and continue to develop a network of supportive relationships with professionals in other settings;
3. Critically discuss cultural issues in their sector and show sensitivity and respect when dealing with clients of different cultural backgrounds;
4. Demonstrate competence in assessment, wisdom in intervention, promptness in necessary referrals, and ethical principles in counselling/pastoral care situations.

Subject Content

• Supervised practical experience which offers opportunity for observation, client contact, reflection and critical supervision
• Experience of the working practices of the placement context and operating within its administrative framework
• Opportunity to explore, discuss and share their personal growth in relationship to placement
• Participating in a professional supervised relationship

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Onsite (on campus)
• Online (e-Learning)
• Intensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Placement Log Book (20%)
• Supervision, PD and Research Portfolio (40%)
• Live Client Session and Analysis (40%)

Prescribed Text

• Cleak, H.M., & Wilson, J. (2019). Making the most of field placement (4th ed.). South Melbourne: Cengage Learning Australia.

Please consult your instructor before purchasing any textbooks.