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This professional practice course is compulsory for BTchLn students. It presents the opportunity for the student to apply, develop and demonstrate the theoretical and practical learning outcomes from College-based courses, in particular the co-requisite Professional Studies course, while under the professional supervision of a registered classroom teacher and a College lecturer.
RATIONALEStudents are studying for a career in teaching. The College courses present the curriculum and pedagogical content required of teachers and the practical application of this content must be experienced first-hand in classrooms. Students are therefore required to complete sustained periods of practice in schools once in each full-time semester of their course of training. These experiences enable the student, his/her lecturers and associate teacher to systematically evaluate his/her developing knowledge and skill, identify emergent needs and to record the student’s progress in achieving course learning outcomes.
The learning outcomes for this course are drawn from each student’s set of Curriculum and Professional Education courses, and match those of the co-requisite Professional Studies course.By the end of this course successful students will have:1. used a design process to plan for, implement, assess and evaluate whole class teaching in at least four essential learning areas.2. planned for, implemented, assessed and evaluated children’s learning in the essential learning areas of English and Mathematics3. developed constructive professional relationships with colleagues, parents and pupils4. assumed full management of the learning of a whole class for at least six days.5. used critical reflection skills to assess current and future professional needs and development
EDPP263 and EDPS261
EDPS262
Valda Cordes
Pass/Fail assessment applies to Professional Practice courses, in accordance with the College of Education assessment guidelines. The assessment is determined by the student’s Professional Studies lecturer following the collection, analysis and discussion of all information with the student at the end of the placement. This information includes the associate teacher’s written report and the observing lecturer’s written notes and verbal report. A summary statement is written in collaboration with the student as an outcome of the post-placement interview, and goals for the next placement identified. This summary statement, along with the student’s assessment for this course, is placed on the student’s record in the Registry. Course assessment will be moderated according to the qualification Moderation Action Plan.
READINGS AND RESOURCESRequired ReadingsProfessional Practice HandbookProfessional Studies PortfolioCourse briefing and Assessment documentsRecommended ReadingsClarke, S., Timperley, H., & Hattie, J. (2003). Unlocking Formative Assessment – New Zealand Edition. Auckland,NZ: Hodder Moa Beckett Publishers.Collis, M., & Dalton, J. (1989). Becoming Responsible Learners. South Yarra: Eleanor Curtain Publishing.McGee, C. & Fraser, D. (1994). The Professional Practice of Teaching. Palmerston North, NZ: Dunmore Press.Ministry of Education. (1989) Keeping School Records. Wellington, NZ: Learning Media.Ministry of Education.(1994). Assessment - policy to practice. Wellington, NZ: Learning Media.Ministry of Education - specific curriculum documents relevant to teaching requirements.Van der Kley, M. (1991). Classroom Management - and how to be an effective teacher. Christchurch, NZ: Macprint Printing and Publishing.
COURSE COSTS• The tuition fee for this course, as set by the Council, will be stated in the University Calendar.
Domestic fee $660.00
International fee $2,870.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Centre for Professional Practice and Partnerships .