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Details for EDU117 Perspectives of Professional Practice

This subject provides a framework for students to observe professional teaching in action and to consider how this actualises and embodies evidence-based theory and practice and evidences a Christian worldview. Students are required to analyse how teaching and learning theory is applied in educational contexts and to develop a foundational knowledge of what constitutes good practice. This subject provides a working context for the application and discussion of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers together with related policies and procedures. 

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: EDU117
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Garrick Everett

Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

  • EDU103 Foundations of Christian Education
  • EDU116 Introduction to Learning Theory

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Identify and discuss the essential elements and principles of effective teaching and learning through observing professional teachers in action.
  2. Describe engaging, effective teaching and learning environments and discuss how these embody related evidence-based theory and evidence a Christian worldview.
  3. Discuss how the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers are integrated and applied in professional practice.
  4. Work in a professional learning community to synthesise and illustrate the key aspects of effective teaching and learning based on experiential learning observations.

Subject Content

  1. Introduction to Course, lecturer, assessments, and experiential learning.
  2. Visiting schools and working in schools– preparation, requirements and protocols 
  3. Preparing to Observe: Evidence & Standards 
  4. Capturing Practice + Case Study 1 
  5. Improving Practice & Lifelong Learning (Part 1) 
  6. Improving Practice & Lifelong Learning (Part 2) + Case Study 2 
  7. Reflective Practice (Part 1) 
  8. Reflective Practice (Part 2) + Case Study 3 
  9. Developing a Professional Portfolio (Part 1) 
  10. Developing a Professional Portfolio (Part 2) + Case Study 4 
  11. Teacher Wellbeing & Relationships + Case Study 5 
  12. Review, Debrief & Portfolio Finalisation 

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face to face (extensive)
  • E-learning (online/asynchronous)
  • E-learning (online/synchronous)

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  1. Critical Reflection: Forum Posts (20%)
  2. Case Study and Reflection (30%)
  3. Observation Portfolio (50%)

Prescribed Text

  • AITSL Standards https://www.aitsl.edu.au/standards
  • Allen, J. Singh, P. & Rowan, L. (2019) Professional experience in initial teacher education: keeping abreast of change in the 21st century, Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 47 (4), 323-326, DOI: 10.1080/1359866X.2019.1637599
  • Cole,P.(2012). Linking effective professional learning with effective teaching practice. AITSL. https://ptrconsulting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/linking_effective_professional_learning_with_effective_teaching_practice_-_cole.pdf
  • Du Plessis,A.E. & Sunde,E. (2017) The workplace experiences of beginning teachers in three countries: a message for initial teacher education from the field, Journal of Education for Teaching, 43 (2), 132-150, DOI: 10.1080/02607476.2017.1286759
  • Edlin, R (2014) in Teaching Well. Insights for educators in Christian Schools – Chapter 21 Teacher training andprofessional development (Goodlet and Collier Ed), Barton Books, Canberra.
  • Fan, Y., Shepherd, L. J., Slavich, E., Waters, D., Stone, M., Abel, R., & Johnston, E. L. (2019). Gender and cultural bias in student evaluations: Why representation matters. PloS one, 14(2), e0209749. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0209749
  • Green, E. (2009) Mapping the Field. A review of the current research evidence on the impact of schools with a Christian ethos, Theos, London, 2009.
  • Le Cornu, R. (2015). Key components of effective professional experience in initial teacher education in Australia. AITSL. https://www.aitsl.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/aitsl_key-components-of-effective-professional-experience.pdf?sfvrsn=aec9ec3c_0
  • NSW Government. Elements of learning and achievement. Quality Teaching Framework. https://theelements.schools.nsw.gov.au/introduction-to-the-elements/policy-reforms-and-focus-areas/quality-teaching-framework.html
  • Rosenshine. B (2012) Principals of Instruction: Research-Based Strategies That All Teachers Should Know, American Educator, Spring. https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/Rosenshine.pdf
  • Seldin, P., Miller, J. E., & Seldin, C. A. (2010). The teaching portfolio: A practical guide to improved performance and promotion/tenure decisions. John Wiley & Sons .
  • Sherrington, T (2020) Teaching Walk Throughs https://www.walkthrus.co.uk