. SWIN BUR * NE * ONLINE EDU10001: Introduction to curriculum planning and assessment: Practicum 1 - Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood / Primary) Placement Expectations and requirements Required days: 20 days full time Required setting: 2-5 years old (EC setting) -
Overview This is the first Professional Experience Unit of the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood / Primary). Pre-service Teachers are to complete 20 days of supervised professional experience. In preparation for their professional experience, Pre-service teachers will engage with unit materials that prepare them for professional experience, introducing them to curriculum planning and assessment. Whilst on professional experience, Pre-service Teachers are expected to involve themselves in the life of the early childhood setting and reflect on their practice and performance in discussion with their Mentor and eLearning Advisor (eLA). Pre-service Teachers will be introduced to all aspects of teaching, eventually taking responsibility for planning, implementing and evaluating these learning plans. These may include an indoor, outdoor and routine experience in an educational setting. The role of the Mentor in the professional setting is crucial to both the University and the Pre- Service Teacher in facilitating and supporting professional experience. We acknowledge and appreciate the significant time devoted to this task by mentors. We hope that the information contained in this document, clarifies and assists in defining this role, so that this experience is rewarding for all parties. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MENTOR TO GUIDE AND SUPPORT PSTS TO ACHIEVE THE PLACEMENT EXPECTATIONS OUTLINED BELOW: Preparation / prior to placement: · Communicate prior to the commencement of placement · Discuss arrival time and dates and other relevant issues Prepare to discuss expectations: · Read the Swinburne Professional Experience Handbook. · Familiarise yourself with the AITSL standards assessed in the Professional Experience Report. . PST's Develop and maintain a neat and organised professional experience folder . PST's may choose to maintain an attendance diary (PSTs are to complete a minimum of 7.5 hours per day excluding breaks). · The time varies from setting to setting. Therefore, you must discuss this with your mentor and reach an agreement. You need to remain in the setting for planning/assessment and any related activities. Arrange a plan for week 1 including: · Complete an induction of the educational setting ? PSTs to familiarise themselves with the setting, including philosophy, expectations and policies. Mentor and PST to review the expectations and requirements of the placement and the Professional Experience report prior to commencing the professional experience. At all times: " Understand and uphold the expectations for professional conduct (e.g. being punctual, dressing appropriately etc.) ? Establish and maintain professional relationships with students, staff and families. · Assist with daily routines and engage in all aspects of the curriculum. · Demonstrate initiative by asking for opportunities to assist where possible. · Assist with daily routines and support teaching and learning of individual students and small groups Teaching practice: · Accurately document and organise all observations, planning and reflections. · Use the Swinburne Online learning