Details for EDU310 Comprehensive Teaching Integration

In this subject, students reflect on their observation and application of learning and teaching theory in practice and consider what they have experienced as most effective. Students will further engage with the theory of best learning and teaching practice. They will assess their progress according to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) at the graduate level and identify areas for improvement. They will also consider the role of mentoring and coaching in teacher professional development. This unit will also assist them with preparing for their Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA). 

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: EDU310
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following are prerequisites:

• Completion of at least one placement unit EXP212
• and/or EXP311 and 160 Credit points

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Apply knowledge of contextual factors, curriculum frameworks, standards and evidence-based learning and assessment theory to design engaging and meaningful faith integrated learning experiences using teaching area knowledge and skills.
2. Critically reflect on evidence-based learning, assessment theory and pedagogy to discuss and justify best learning and assessment practice.
3. Incorporate a range of instructional strategies, technologies, and resources to support individual learning needs and perspectives in a unit of work and lesson design and delivery.
4. Define, measure and monitor learner progress against clearly defined learning goals using available data sources.
5. Reflect on personal teaching and assessment practices and integrate feedback and professional review to identify ongoing opportunities to continually improve.
6. Recognise the difference between mentoring and coaching and articulate how these processes can assist them in their professional development journey.

Subject Content

1. Overview of subject  
   • The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
   • The Australian Curriculum with a focus on NSW (and other states if required) & faith integration.  
   • Learning and teaching theory
   • Human Development & Wellbeing theory 
   • Classroom Management
   • Australian & Indigenous Education 
   • Inclusive Education 
   • Planning Units of work and assessment
   • Resource design and selection
   • Preparing for your Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)  
2. Professional Learning Cycle and Reflection 
3. Focus: consider own learning journey to date in relation to: 
   • APST 1 (Professional Knowledge)
   • DU116 Learning Theories and Application
   • APST 2 (Professional Knowledge)
   • APST 3 (Professional Practice)
   • APST 5 (Professional Practice)
   • Inclusive education
   • Addressing specific learner needs and cultural responsiveness
4. The Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) 
   • Elements of the TPA and how to prepare for it.
   • Discussion: ethical and legal responsibilities related to teaching and student privacy. 
   • Detailed discussion of the elements and how they relate to teaching practice 
5. Focus: consider own learning journey to date in relation to: 
   • What they have observed and learned about child and adolescent development theory as well as student and teacher wellbeing  
   • APST 4 (Professional Practice)
6. Consider own current and future pathways for professional development and ways of engagement
7. Final Overview of Subject

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face onsite (extensive)
• eLearning (online/asynchronous)
• eLearning (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 (50%)
2. Integrated Lesson Sequence (50%)

Prescribed Text

No prescribed texts applicable.