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Clinical Teaching Practice (EC) 2 (EDUC90893)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Year Long
August
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Year Long August |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject provides further opportunities for Teacher Candidates to consolidate their understanding of the nexus between theory and practice of teaching, drawing on a range of theoretical perspectives and contemporary research whilst teaching children aged three to five years.
This subject requires Teacher Candidates to demonstrate their developing professional knowledge, clinical practice, and professional engagement. Guided by the National Quality Framework, Teacher Candidates will extend their ability to closely observe children’s learning and development, taking increasing responsibility for the planning, implementation and evaluation of learning experiences, demonstrating their developing understanding of children’s progression along learning and development trajectories. Teacher Candidates will continue differentiate their teaching to include students with diverse needs and backgrounds and will take into account Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on learning and development. Experienced Mentor Teachers will continue to support Teacher Candidates in collaboration with academics who have relevant areas of expertise.
The Clinical Teaching Practice seminars are framed by the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Level. At seminars, Teacher Candidates will engage in collaborative learning and critical reflection.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, Teacher Candidates should be able to:
Graduate Standards refers to the Graduate-level Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
- Demonstrate that progress towards attainment of Australian Professional Standards for Teachers is being consolidated.
- Consolidate knowledge of the characteristics of learners (Graduate Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1, 3.5, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4);
- Consolidate pedagogical content knowledge to create inclusive and productive playbased learning environments (Graduate Standards 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4);
- Design and implement relevant curriculum and pedagogy, integrating digital technologies and differentiating teaching to engage children in their learning (Graduate Standards 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.5, 5.4);
- Create and maintain safe and supportive learning environments using practical approaches to promote positive behaviours (Graduate Standards 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4);
- Design assessment tools and tasks and interpret data and evidence to make clinical judgements about teaching interventions and reflect on the impact of teaching on learning outcomes (Graduate Standards 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6);
- Consolidate understanding of how educational theory and research informs teaching practice (Graduate Standards 1.2);
- Consolidate knowledge of key principles of the Code of Ethics for the teaching profession (Graduate Standards 7.1, 7.3, 7.4); and
- Consolidate knowledge of the relevant legislative acts and regulations (Graduate Standards 7.2).
Generic skills
This subject will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Clinical reasoning and thinking
- Problem solving
- Evidence based decision making
- Creativity and innovation
- Teamwork and professional collaboration
- Learning to learn and metacognition
- Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base
- Reflection for continuous improvement
- Linking theory and practice
- Inquiry and research
- Active and participatory citizenship.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have a current Working With Children Check.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90892 | Clinical Teaching Practice (EC) 1 |
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
August (On Campus - Parkville)
March (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90891 | Becoming a Clinical Practitioner (EC) |
August (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Demonstration of clinical teaching practice against Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate level – 20 days due throughout placement (70%)
- Clinical Teaching Practice ePortfolio – 1500 words due throughout placement (30%)
Hurdle requirements:
- Both graded tasks must be passed and all hurdles met to successfully complete the subject
- 100% attendance on all placement days
- 100% attendance at all professional seminars (or an approved alternative learning activity)
- Interim clinical teaching practice interview-based assessment due:Full-time: Prior to block placement, Part-time: End of Semester 1
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Edith Nicolas Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Enrolment in the Semester 1 study period is only permitted with approval of the Coordinator. One preparation day, 20 days of Clinical Teaching Practice in an early childhood education and care setting with children aged between three and five years, and 6 hours of seminars. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 18 February 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 1 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Edith Nicolas Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours (This Year Long offering is timetabled to fit the schedule of part-time students) One preparation day, 20 days of Clinical Teaching Practice in an early childhood education and care setting with children aged between three and five years, and 6 hours of seminars. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 18 February 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 1 March 2019 Census date 31 May 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Year Long contact information
- August
Coordinator Edith Nicolas Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One preparation day, 20 days of Clinical Teaching Practice in an early childhood education and care setting with children aged between three and five years, and 6 hours of seminars. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 19 August 2019 to 25 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 2 September 2019 Census date 6 September 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 18 October 2019 Assessment period ends 15 November 2019 August contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
MacNaughton, G. and Williams, G. (2009) Techniques for teaching young children. Choices for theory and practice (3rd ed.). Pearson Education: Australia
Belonging, Being & Becoming The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations for the Council of Australian Governments, Commonwealth of Australia, 2009.
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD). (2009). Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework. Melbourne, Australia: Early Childhood Strategy Division.
Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA). (2013). Guide to the National Quality Standard Retrieved from http://files.acecqa.gov.au/files/National-Quality-Framework-Resources-Kit/NQF03-Guide-to-NQS-130902.pdf
CLASS materials through Brookes Publishing online:
- Electronic Dimensions Guide x 1 (Pre-K)
- Electronic access to the Teachstone Video Libraries
- Kick off session recording for Pre-K tools
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) Course Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary)
Last updated: 10 February 2024