Details for EDU233 The Praxis and Pedagogy of Primary

In this practical placement, students will undertake a professional experience in school settings, which will enable the connection between theory and practice to be critically examined through a professional lens.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: EDU233
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

• EDU101—Foundations in Christian Learning and Teaching or 40 credit points

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Plan for and implement effective learning and teaching by applying knowledge of curriculum, assessment and reporting and evaluation in the teaching-learning-assessment cycle;
2. Analyse the scope of programming in terms of content, learning and teaching, assessment and evaluation;
3. Construct a range of assessment tools for primary aged children that can be used in the pre-service teacher’s future career;
4. Develop with colleagues a professional learning community to analyse the assessment needs of literacy and numeracy across the curriculum;
5. Modify procedures and process for reporting to parents/carers for increased learning outcomes of all students.

Subject Content

• NESA and ACARA syllabuses
• Programming and planning
• Assessment
• Reporting

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (onsite)
• eLearning (online)

Note: This subject involves mandatory professional experience EXP233 Professional Experience in a Primary setting

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

Assessment Methods

• Interview Analysis (35%)
• Individual/Group Presentation (30%)
• Professional Experience (50%)

Prescribed Text

• References will include the most current curriculum requirements for schools.

Check with the instructor each semester before purchasing any prescribed texts or representative references